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Carter Road | Beach Clean Up

Carter Clean Up is an award-winning citizen movement started to clean up Mumbai’s Carter Road beach.

About the Class

An immersive experience for children to help them understand the fragile relationship between human activity and the health of our oceans. 

A thoughtfully crafted activity that is not just about volunteering but also offers a first-hand glimpse into the humungous problem of ‘waste’ looming over us and the actions needed to solve the problem -  correct segregation & disposal of waste. It is sure to leave an impact on the future leaders of the world.

The Carter Beach Problem:

Carter Road is a popular 3.5km long stretch in Bandra with a beach and mangroves on one side.

- The beach part is drowning in plastic and illegally dumped construction debris.

- The mangroves are choked in plastic to the extent that the precious flora is unable to flourish and expand

The Action you will be part of:

  • The Marine waste collected is segregated into different categories and the plastic which cannot be recycled is sent to a cement factory as Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF).
  • Religious idols found on the beach are sent every fortnight to a recycler in Nashik. Nearly 75 residents of Bandra now drop off their waste at Carter Road beach every Saturday.
  • Reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills while promoting environmental sustainability.
  • Help transform the mangroves into a thriving ecosystem for birds, marine species, and citizens.

Activity outline & schedule:

  • Clean-up: walk through the Carter Beach front collecting plastic bottles, packaging, bottle caps, and other waste and garbage. Please note that the activity requires light to moderate effort & is safe for children with adult supervision. 
  • Reporting time: 7.30 am (please be on time so that you don’t miss the critical briefing before commencing clean-up)
  • Clean-up: 7.30am – 8.30am
  • Debriefing: 8.30 – 8.45am
  • Activity conclusion & dispersal: 8.45am
  • There could be changes in schedule including cancelation of clean-up during monsoons. Kindly check the Carter Clean up Instagram page before booking
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Terms and Conditions

  • All participants under 18 years of age are required to be accompanied by an adult
  • Each booking provides for the entry for 1 child (7-17 years) and 1 adult for the Beach clean-up activity
  • Please be dressed in comfortable attire including water-resistant covered shoes that are conducive to the clean-up activity
  • Do ensure protection from the sun including cap, sunglasses, sunscreen as appropriate
  • Gloves will be provided at the venue; However these are free size and are usually fixed with light rubber bands. We encourage the child to carry their own gloves, if possible. Sanitizer will also be available
  • There could be changes in schedule including cancelation of clean-up during monsoons. Kindly check the Carter Clean up Instagram page before booking
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About Carter Clean Up

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Carter Clean Up

Carter Clean Up is a citizen movement started to clean up Mumbai’s Carter Road beach. The movement is supported by Ek Saath - The Earth Foundation as the NGO Partner. Founded on 24th June, 2021, the movement believes in minimising the plastic footprint, so that we can enjoy mother nature in her most natural form. 

Carter Clean Up has five core members: Harold Fernandes, Ashwin Malwade, Nupur Agarwal, Freishia B and Maansi Ahuja. Ek Saath- The Earth Foundation is the NGO partner for Carter Cleanup. Mr. Harold Fernandes started cleaning the Carter Road beach during the lockdown. He would clean the beach and adjoining mangroves nearly everyday. Inspired by his work, Carter Clean Up was founded. So far, nearly 35000 kgs of illegal construction debris and 55000 kgs of marine waste has been cleared from the beach and the surrounding mangroves.

Carter Clean Up received the Spotlightee 2023 Award at The Sanctuary Wildlife Awards from Sanctuary Asia and were also recognised by the Indian Coast Guard on their 48th Raising Day.

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