Today we are unveiling the super cool duo, Taylor and Ben, who’ve founded Clean Up Wollongong, and we’re releasing the episode on a tight turnaround for a seriously awesome reason! Tomorrow, 9am on the 28th of November, Clean Up Wollongong will be meeting at North Wollongong Beach for their final cleanup effort of the year.

During a classic romantic walk on one of Wollongong’s many beautiful beaches, Ben and Taylor saw a green plastic bag and, in place of what others may have done, they decided to pick it up and take it with them. However, when they saw another piece of rubbish, and another, they knew a larger problem existed. But they weren’t disheartened; instead, they founded a community movement, @cleanupwollongong , and began pacing the local coastline with the intent of returning it to its usual pristine self.

During the podcast, we delved into their background stories, including Taylor’s perspective as a proud Indigenous Australian. We addressed the issue of the growing litter problem, and discussed some practical tactics for reducing household waste. We also talked about how people can be contribute to their cause (come to the cleanup tomorrow!) and the importance of community involvement in their program.

Enjoy!