Norwegian Cruise Line joined forces with Take 3 for the Sea last 5 December at North Steyne Beach and Park for a beach cleanup event in aid of International Volunteer Day.
The NCL team collected 1,070 pieces of rubbish, totalling 2.2kg at the Sydney location. The collected debris included 412 cigarette butts, 147 pieces of plastic food packaging, and over 150 fragments of solid plastic, primarily microplastics that had broken apart over time.
The cleanup event provided an opportunity for participants to contribute directly to addressing plastic pollution while enhancing their awareness of the environmental challenges faced by marine ecosystems.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s involvement highlighted its ongoing commitment to sustainability and ocean preservation through active participation in community-focused initiatives.
“I was so surprised by the amount of small rubbish hiding in plain sight,” NCL AU/NZ sales coordinator, Jordan Dryland, said. “This was such a great learning experience today with Take 3, who are such a great movement.
Added William Karrfi, NCL AU/NZ guest services: “It was a very eye-opening experience. I learnt today how much plastic pollution there actually is.
