CLEAN Beach

Microplastics pollution is a growing threat to coastal ecosystems and public well-being across the Baltic Sea region. However, current beach microplastics monitoring methods are not adapted to the diverse types of beaches found in the region, making data comparison unreliable and impeding effective local and national response.
The CleanBeach project addresses this gap by developing harmonised, simple, and cost-effective guidelines for microplastics monitoring in beach sand. By making the method accessible and user-friendly, the project empowers both scientists and citizens to contribute to large-scale environmental monitoring efforts. CleanBeach also introduces the Rosgis app to engage the public in reporting beach litter and promote community-driven environmental action.