Teen-led group Flossie and the Beach Cleaners collected seven tonnes of trash from Irish beaches in 2024.

Flossie and the Beach Cleaners, a volunteer group founded by Dublin teenager Flossie Donnelly, has collected seven tonnes of trash from Irish beaches this year, including unusual items like a plastic penis and a 1978 crisp packet. The group has also found more dead marine life this year, linking it to pollution and storms. They emphasize the need for government action on marine protection.

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