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The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Lottery winners join beach clean-up to ‘give something back'
National Lottery winners have carried out a clean-up on one of Britain's best-loved beaches. Millionaires joined the environmental good cause, Beach Guardian, and scoured the shoreline at Bamburgh, Northumberland, for litter and micro-plastic items that are harmful to wildlife. Rob and Elaine Leason, from the East Riding of Yorkshire, who won £1 million on Lotto, joined the clean-up operation. Ms Leason said: 'It is an incredible feeling to not only support those closest to us financially – but to be able to give our time to charity and projects which are close to our hearts and impact others too. 'We have learned so much today – it has been fabulous to be with friends we have made as a result of our win – and to also give something back to the local area, hopefully for the benefit of holidaymakers and local beach-goers.' Other winners joining the clean-up were Alex and Liana Best, from Leeds, who won £1 million on Euromillions; Mark and Cheryl Brudenell, from Cleveland, who won £916,915 on Lotto; Gary Henry, from County Durham, who won £4.4 million on Lotto; and Ian and Kim McCarthy, from Washington, Tyne and Wear, who won £1 million on EuroMillions. They were joined by Derek and Elaine Thompson, from Newcastle, who won £2.7 million on Lotto; Paul and Sue Watson, from Darlington, who won £1.1 million on Lotto; Andy and Mandy Hornsby, from Redcar in North Yorkshire, who won £1 million last New Year's Eve and Mark and Julie Weir, from Darlington, who won £2.7 million on Lotto. The clean-up was organised by Beach Guardian, a charity which has received £249,422 in National Lottery funding. Andrew Whittle, from Beach Guardian, said: 'Even when you have what looks like a pristine beach – on every beach you find microplastics which are washed up from the ocean and are really very harmful to both the environment and our wildlife.' Bamburgh beach, overlooked by a castle, boasts high dunes, wide sands and views across to the Farne Islands.
Otago Daily Times
28-06-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Youth council, students get in behind beach cleanup
Oamaru high school pupils and Waitaki Youth councillors pick up rubbish for Matariki. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Waitaki Youth Council rallied together with students from Waitaki Girls' High School, Waitaki Boys' High School, St Kevin's College and passionate community members last week for a successful Matariki Beach Cleanup. "Together, we removed two large bags of rubbish and recycling from the coastline — a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together to care for our place," Waste Free Waitaki spokeswoman Chantal Barnes said. "The day wasn't just about cleaning up — it was also a chance to learn, share, and grow. "Henry and Jasmine, from the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, inspired us with their insights into the Litter Intelligence programme and why data collection is crucial in protecting our marine environments. "After the mahi, participants were treated to a complimentary sausage sizzle — a well-deserved reward thanks to the Waitaki Youth Council. "Special thanks to the Galley Cafe for providing tables and space for our barbecue, Green by Nature for lending us their awesome portable community barbecue, Henry and Jasmine from the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony for sharing their knowledge and of course, every Youth Council member, student, and community volunteer who showed up and made a difference," Ms Barnes said. "Together, we showed that caring for our taiao [environment] is at the heart of the Waitaki Way." — APL
Associated Press
17-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
4ocean and U.S. Polo Assn. Set New Milestone to Remove 350,000 Pounds of Trash from the World's Oceans
WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), in partnership with 4ocean, a Florida-based company with a mission to end the ocean plastic crisis, is pleased to announce the continued removal of trash from the world's oceans as a Certified Cleanup Partner. With a pledge to pull another 125,000 pounds of waste, the two organizations have now set their goal to remove a total of some 350,000 pounds from rivers, oceans, and coastlines globally.U.S. Polo Assn. 4ocean is dedicated to ending the ocean plastic crisis, and since 2017, its professional, full-time captains and crews have removed more than 42 million pounds of plastic waste and other man-made debris from the world's oceans, rivers, and coastlines. 'Having a long-term Certified Cleanup Partner like U.S. Polo Assn. in our mission to create a cleaner ocean is something that we strive for when we build relationships in the community,' said Alex Schulze, Co-Founder of 4ocean. 'U.S. Polo Assn.'s leadership, dedication, and support over the last four years have been instrumental in helping us make a significant impact in the fight against ocean plastic pollution.' 4ocean and U.S. Polo Assn.'s partnership began in 2021, and now the two organizations have set a goal to collectively remove some 350,000 pounds worldwide. Through this partnership, 4ocean and U.S. Polo Assn. work together towards ocean-positive sustainability across multiple clean-up locations. Encouraging everyone to 'Play Your Part', this meaningful partnership is a component of U.S. Polo Assn.'s global sustainability initiative, USPA Life, which works towards reducing U.S. Polo Assn.'s environmental impact by aligning its practices with sustainable development goals to ensure a positive impact on people, product, and the planet. Through USPA Life, 4ocean partners with U.S. Polo Assn.'s Global Team in Palm Beach County, Florida, for the sport-inspired brand's annual Beach Cleanup for the fourth year in a row. The brand also offers a global and growing selection of USPA Life apparel, footwear, and accessories with sustainable attributes for consumers to shop and support. 'As U.S. Polo Assn. continues to expand our USPA Life initiative, we are proud to continue our longstanding partnership with 4ocean to 'Play Your Part' in the ocean plastic crisis by furthering our goal to remove some 350,000 pounds of trash from the world's waterways,' said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages and markets the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. 'This partnership exemplifies the power of collective action in sustainability efforts and underscores our commitment to environmental and social responsibility.' Another element of this partnership includes 4ocean being the Official Recycling Partner of the 2025 U.S. Open Polo Championship®, where 4ocean collected plastic and trash from the prestigious and sold-out event at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC), alongside a 4ocean custom-designed bracelet, available at the USPA Shop at NPC. The ocean cleanup company also has a series of commercial spots scheduled during the U.S. Open Polo Championship Final broadcast on multiple ESPN platforms, bringing awareness to millions of consumers and sports fans. To learn more about the partnership, please visit About 4ocean 4ocean is an ocean cleanup company based in Boca Raton, Florida, that's dedicated to ending the ocean plastic crisis. As a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp, 4ocean harnesses the power of business to fund a global cleanup operation that recovers millions of pounds of plastic and other debris from the world's oceans, rivers, and coastlines each year. About U.S. Polo Assn. U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time. U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global and digital growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit and follow @uspoloassn. ### Contact InformationStacey Kovalsky Vice President, Global PR and Communications +001.561.790.8036Kaela Drake PR & Communications Specialist +001.561.461.8596 SOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Related Images press release
