Inspiration through positive actions is what I am now seeing with local community groups here in Mallorca, and its an absolute pleasure to be a part of.

When Asociacion Ondine first started our Dos Manos clean ups, I must admit, it was hard work to get groups together, find locations that suited everyone and actually see some community engagement. Now, a few years on, we are being overwhelmed with requests for assistance from various community groups wanting to conduct their own Dos Manos clean up. Awesome!

Not only do these local people want to clean a beach, they want to enjoy the absolute beauty Mallorca has on offer with family and friends. Combining a great day out with a positive, “giving something back” action.

It’s the energy, information & enjoyment that is shared on the days between parents and children as well as between the groups and the Asociacion Ondine team there to assist that makes these days so special. A real treat to be involved in.

Seeing 30 to 40 people all gloved up and bent over picking up rubbish for an hour or so with their children at their side, and willingly I must add, is such an awesome thing to see. It really gives me a huge amount of hope for the future.

The most outstanding group in regards to organization is definitely the friends and families from Puigpunyent, many of whom are also part of the Master Yachts team. Not only did they arrive in numbers they also arrived with a picnic that went above and beyond all our Dos Manos expectations! After the clean up, they enjoyed a game of cricket and a sensational picnic on the beach! Impressive work by all and in particular Tracey Miller who coordinated everyone. Great job Tracey!

If your work place, your yacht or a group of your friends are interested in organizing an Asociacion Ondine supported Dos Manos Beach Clean please send me an email or give me a call. We are always happy to help in any way we can.

Our latest group of super locals are a group of local yacht crew, coordinated by Lars Molins. Just another example of how local communities are creating change, one step at a time!

Beach clean ups are definitely not the answer to the problem, nor are any other clean up initiatives or projects. They are however a very important part of the whole process of changing mindsets and daily habits. In the end the only real solution is to stop the plastic pollution at the source and the source is us!

Watch this space for more exciting, hands on, positive initiatives that are designed to assist local communities live single use plastic free here in the Balearics! Living single use plastic free will have a massively positive effect on our local marine environment and it is a concept that we all should really embrace whole-heartedly.