Devon school sustainability workshops and our Saunton Beach Clean
- Apr 9
- 3 min read
Saunton Beach Clean and Ocean Plastic Recycling Workshop | North Devon
We were proud to deliver a community beach clean and ocean plastic recycling workshops at Saunton Beach and Croyde in North Devon, bringing together families, schools, and local volunteers to protect one of Devon’s most iconic coastlines. The workshop has recently won an award by North Devon Council Flourishing Culture Awards and Ecotribo has been featured by the BBC celebrating North Devon Innovation for what we are doing in the green economy.
With over 100 people attending, the event showed how beach cleans in North Devon combined with hands-on eco workshops can educate, inspire, and create real environmental impact.
Community Beach Clean at Saunton Beach, North Devon
Working in partnership with our friends at Earth Action North Devon, we were a part of large-scale Beach cleans, removing marine litter from the shoreline and dunes. Volunteers of all ages helped collect and categorise waste, contributing to both local conservation and national research.
Together, we achieved:
83kg of beach plastic removed from Saunton Beach
100 mermaid purses collected and logged with The Shark Trust
Valuable data supporting marine protection in North Devon
Recycled the waste into our ocean plastic carabiners to continue conversations
Beach cleans like this play a vital role in keeping Devon’s beaches safe for wildlife, surfers, and future generations.
Ocean Plastic Recycling Workshop for Families and Schools
Following the beach clean, Ecotribo hosted a live ocean plastic recycling workshop on Saunton Beach, designed for children, families, and school-aged groups.
We demonstrated how plastic pollution can be transformed through eco design and the circular economy, showing participants how ocean plastics are:
Cleaned and processed
Melted and moulded
Re-designed into useful, long-lasting products
What we did Right on the beach:
Turned discarded fishing ropes into recycled plastic carabiners
Made 25 carabiners live on site
Gifted the finished items to children to inspire environmental responsibility
These school-friendly eco workshops help bring sustainability, recycling, and climate education to life in a practical and memorable way.
Environmental Education Through Hands-On Workshops in Devon
Our eco workshops held in Devon are the perfect school sustainability workshops. They are are designed to support schools, youth groups, and community organisations by providing:
Curriculum-linked environmental education
Practical learning around plastic pollution and recycling
Clear examples of the circular economy in action
Positive outcomes for kids to demonstrate creative solutions
By running workshops directly on the beach, students can immediately connect plastic waste with its impact on marine ecosystems.
Event Impact Summary
100 people attended the Saunton Beach workshop
83kg of marine plastic collected in North Devon
100 mermaid purses recorded with The Shark Trust
25 recycled carabiners made and gifted to children
One unforgettable day of learning, action, and community with our beach clean and eco workshop
Media From the Saunton Beach Clean and Workshop
Images and media from the event are available via the shared links and attachments.
Watch the highlights here:
Supporting Future Beach Cleans and School Eco Workshops in North Devon
Thank you to everyone who supported this Saunton Beach clean and ocean plastic workshop.
If you are aware of local, regional, or national grants, we would love to explore funding opportunities to make these regular school and community eco workshops across North Devon and Devon.
Together, we can continue protecting Devon’s coastline while educating the next generation through hands-on sustainability.
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