In the lead up to International Volunteer Day, Anett Linno, LDIW CEO, shares her journey into volunteerism and its transformative impact on individuals and society. She highlights how volunteering fosters personal growth, builds networks, underpins citizen-government trust, and empowers citizens to tackle collective challenges. Through LDIW’s work, Linno envisions a cleaner, healthier planet powered by active citizenship and collaboration that helps to counter the globally shrinking civic space.

The connection between waste and climate change is undeniable, with emissions spanning the life cycle of every discarded item—from production through to disposal. Find out how Let’s Do It World’s new partnership with the European Climate Pact will help highlight effective approaches to tackle waste pollution and inspire action towards a sustainable, low-carbon future.

We’re pleased to announce that Let’s Do It World has become a UN-Habitat Competence Partner! Learn how this partnership will tackle global waste challenges, promote resource efficiency, and inspire communities worldwide. Together, we’ll drive sustainable waste management practices and create lasting change for a cleaner, healthier planet.

Relive the inspiring moments of World Cleanup Day 2024 with our broadcast recordings! From powerful speeches by our treasured ambassadors, to incredible stories of resilience from Let's Do It World country leaders, our 11-hour stream captures the spirit of collective action as millions united to clean up the planet. Tune in for interviews, scientific insights, and stories that show the power of hope and community action.

The final results for World Cleanup Day 2024 have revealed that volunteers from 191 countries took part in this powerful global effort to tackle the waste crisis. As its first year as an official day on the United Nations International Calendar, the event saw millions worldwide participating under the banner of the Let’s Do It World movement, showing the power of local actions to drive meaningful change on a large scale. From environmental resilience in war-torn Ukraine to multi-Ministry involvement in Cambodia and lasting change embedded in Guinea, World Cleanup Day 2024 highlighted communities worldwide committed to restoring our environments and creating systemic change. Read the press release circulated to the media announcing the results.

Heidi Solba, LDIW President & Head of Global Network, offers a heartfelt thank you to the network leaders, partners, and volunteers who made World Cleanup Day 2024 a global success. Highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration and the crucial role of each and every person involved, she acknowledges the incredible achievements of this year’s cleanup efforts across 191 countries and territories, in 90% of UN member states, while emphasising the ongoing work needed to create lasting environmental change.

Estonian embassies in more than 15 countries participated in World Cleanup Day 2024, joining millions worldwide in the movement against global waste pollution. As the event celebrated its first year as an official day on the United Nations International Calendar, Estonian diplomatic missions took part in cleanups worldwide, underscoring Estonia's continued commitment to cleaning up our planet. In this article, we talk to Pirgit Laanpuu, Deputy Head of Mission at the Estonian Embassy in Prague, and hear from Margus Tsahkna, Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. Heidi Solba, President & Head of Global Network thanks the embassies for their support in creating a cleaner, healthier future.

Cambodia’s participation in World Cleanup Day 2024 was exceptional in its widespread collaboration between the government and civil society. Under the leadership of Sovann Nou, World Cleanup Day country leader and Executive Director of River Ocean Cleanup, the event was co-organised by seven ministries. With satellite cleanups chaired by the governors of all 24 provinces and the support of key sponsors, Cambodia engaged communities nationwide, working collectively for a cleaner, healthier, waste-free future. This large-scale, unified effort showcased how cross-sector collaboration can lead to lasting environmental change.

One of Bulgaria’s leading media companies, bTV Media Group, has taken a unique leadership role in organising World Cleanup Day 2024, driving the country’s largest-ever cleanup effort with over 282,000 volunteers, including nearly 700 educational institutions. For 12 years, bTV's ‘Let’s Clean Bulgaria Together’ campaign has united communities to tackle waste pollution, this year focusing on cleaning rivers, lakes, and coastlines. bTV’s initiative, which is part of the company’s social brand "The Good Example", shows how media can be a powerful force for environmental action, moving beyond simply reporting to inspiring real change.

The discovery of plastic-degrading bacteria offers a small ray of hope in the fight against plastic pollution, albeit a cautious one. Let’s Do It Taiwan partners at the National Taiwan Ocean University have identified a new species of bacteria, Oceanimonas pelagia, which has shown potential to break down polyethylene (PE)—degrading it by 10-15% over 120 days. This article takes a deep dive into the topic, looking at the science of this discovery, potential applications in controlled environments like wastewater plants, and the risks involved. Ultimately, it highlights the continued importance of preventing plastic pollution at its source, with an eye on these promising biological tools for future environmental restoration efforts.

On 22 September, hundreds of volunteers, led by Let’s Do It Guinea and Junior Chamber International, gathered at Takonko Beach in Ratoma to clean up their environment, with support from community leaders and national media coverage. The event coincided with the announcement of a national ban on single-use plastics, and sparked commitments to hold ongoing cleanups every two weeks and the creation of a community association for environmental protection. As part of the article, World Cleanup Day country leader Moussa Moïse Sylla shares his story of leading this important event and the lasting change it has created.

This Friday, World Cleanup Day 2024 successfully mobilised millions of people worldwide to tackle the growing global waste crisis. Led by the Estonian NGO ‘Let's Do It World’, this global collective action took place for the seventh year running, in its first year as an International Day in the United Nations Calendar. Read the press release circulated to the media following this global event.

Join millions of environmental heroes worldwide for World Cleanup Day 2024 on Friday 20 September, now officially recognised as an International Day by the United Nations. Organised by Let’s Do It World, this initiative unites people from all countries of the world to tackle the waste crisis through collective action. Whether you join a local cleanup, organise your own, or pick up trash solo, every effort counts! Celebrate your impact, share your success, and tune in to the broadcast for expert insights. Together, we can build a cleaner, waste-free planet!

Tune in to the World Cleanup Day 2024 global broadcast on Friday 20 September for 11 hours of coverage as millions worldwide unite to tackle mismanaged waste. Host Colm Flynn will bring live updates, interviews with global cleanup leaders, partners, and ambassadors, as well as expert insights and edutainment. This special broadcast will also feature a livestream of the United Nations inaugural event in Tromsø, Norway, celebrating World Cleanup Day's official recognition on the UN International Calendar.

Discover the key concepts behind the issue of Arctic pollution, a widely underreported issue and the theme of this year’s World Cleanup Day 2024 inaugural event in Norway. This blog explores how the Arctic has become a ‘pollution sink’ due to complex environmental processes and global waste mismanagement, taking a heavy toll on local wildlife and indigenous communities. Learn about the critical role Arctic cities play in tackling global pollution, and what we can all do to help as part of World Cleanup Day 2024 and beyond.

We’re happy to announce the launch of NORQAIN’s Wild ONE World Cleanup Day Limited Edition watch, which merges luxury with sustainability in an innovative approach to production. Crafted using recycled waste collected from last year’s World Cleanup Day, as well as NORQAIN’s innovative sustainable material NORTEQ, the watch is pushing the boundaries of luxury goods production, as part of NORQAIN’s journey to sustainability. Read more about this inspiring example of how businesses can green their practices and partner with Let’s Do It World in meaningful ways.

In this insightful blog, Let’s Do It World’s Regional Director of Oceania, Pal Martensson, shares his reflections and learnings from a visit to Kamikatsu, Japan's Zero Waste Mecca. As part of the Let’s Do It Asia Leader’s Academy programme, the group discovered how this small town's pioneering recycling efforts and community spirit are inspiring the world, and demonstrating that zero waste is within our reach.

With just one month until World Cleanup Day on Friday 20 September 2024, it’s time to get ready for action! How will you be getting involved? Find a local cleanup or organise your own, and help spread the word to make this the most impactful World Cleanup Day yet.

In this interview with Heidi Solba, President and Head of LDIW Global Network, and Anett Linno, CEO of LDIW, we delve into the significance of World Cleanup Day 2024. Hear about plans for the inaugural event to mark World Cleanup Day’s first ever inclusion in the UN International Calendar, the global importance of the WCD 2024 host country Norway’s focus on Arctic region pollution, and the urgent need for international cooperation to protect these fragile ecosystems from plastic pollution.

On 20–22 September, a special collaboration will take place for the first time, as World Cleanup Day and World Wellness Weekend coincide their efforts to promote ‘Wellness For All’ – for both people and planet. We’re inviting wellness organisations worldwide to join a movement that nurtures both our inner and outer environments!

With just over 50 days to go until World Cleanup Day, on 20 September 2024, now is the perfect time to start planning your cleanup event! Follow our 10-step guide to organise your own cleanup event, and be part of this movement for positive change. Together, we can make a difference!

The Let's Do It app is now live and available for download! Thanks to the mobile app and its associated web app, you can now quickly and easily promote, fundraise for, and report the impact of your cleanups. Find out our 7 great reasons to use it.

This month, the city of Osaka, Japan, welcomed Let’s Do It World leaders from across Asia for four days of connection, collaboration, and growth. Find out what our wonderful Let’s Do It Asia leaders got up to when they met!

WCD 2024’s campaign kicks off today under the slogan, “Make Room For Life!” There are just 3 months left until 20 September, and this year sees us on the UN Calendar for the first time! Read more about the campaign and how cooperation and partnership are crucial to our success.

World Cleanup Day and World Wellness Weekend are partnering up for WCD 2024 and look forward to mobilising tens of millions in coordinated cleanups, both inside and out. Read more about each movement’s excitement about this union!

Let’s Do It Laos Country Leader, Serge Doussantousse, breaks down for us the challenges faced in their country, as well as the winning formula and positive initiatives currently driving improvement in societal and commercial attitudes towards waste, especially plastics.

The World Cleanup Day Japan team is thrilled to be hosting the upcoming Leader’s Academy in July – with all Let’s Do It Asia’s regional Country Leaders and their team members invited!

2024's Digital Cleanup Day results have pushed participation past the 1M mark, underlining the trend of increasing interest in the campaign. Read more about the significant impact of this achievement, as we announce the full 2024 results.

The World Cleanup Day Asia Region Conference took place last week in Penang, with many informative and revealing presentations, discussions and workshops. Over 250 participants from 18 countries and territories took part, demonstrating in very clear terms the commitment of the Asia region’s Let’s Do It and World Cleanup Day teams. Read more about this phenomenally successful and inspirational event!

The UK has been part of World Cleanup Day from the start – and participation numbers increase each year, with a new record in 2023! The team will soon have a new website for events registration, plus a nationwide campaign to boost numbers towards a target of 3 million by 2029. WCD UK Country Leader, David Parks, talks about how The Skill Mill is driving cross-sector engagement to increase WCD’s impact there.

LDIW Regional Director for Oceania, Pål Mårtensson, describes his recent eventful and rewarding visits to India and Nepal, where he spread the messages of World & Digital Cleanup Days and the principles of a Zero Waste lifestyle to eager audiences. Read on and be inspired!

In this latest article in our Digital Cleanup Day series, you will learn some of the main advantages of keeping your digital space decluttered – and we also offer you some ideas on how to do that more efficiently.

Sending and responding to emails can become one reason why a company loses not only efficiency but profit. Emails generate approximately 0.3% of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. How can you implement digital hygiene in your mailbox that adds efficiency and is sustainable?

UNEA6 took place in Nairobi on 1 March and Let’s Do It World was well-represented! Read on as Caroline Barasa, Communications Officer for Let’s Do It Kenya, gives an account of her team’s experience of the events and resolutions.

We welcome back Anett Linno to the core team – as our new CEO! Read this in-depth, full-length interview to gain an insight into her experience, as well as her vision for the movement’s future.

Let’s look at how photography has become almost routine for the modern person, and the environmental influence pictures in our phones have, as well as how we can reduce their negative impact on the planet.

LDIW is celebrating the fabulous news that Heidi Solba, our President & Head of Global Network, has been honored by the Estonian state for her years of dedication to our movement. Read more about what this means to her – and to us!

AI, including ChatGPT, has made remarkable progress over the past years, making various spheres of our lives easier. But along with all the benefits comes a significant environmental cost due to its substantial energy consumption.

This year’s General Assembly saw the movement ring in the changes, with new Board members, the announcement of a new CEO, and the continued service of our dear President.

Inspired by Cal Newport's book, we invite you to dive into digital minimalism principles for a more meaningful life and cleaner world.

Explore the eco-friendly approach to social media use in our digital age: reduce its negative environmental impact, get to grips with mindful consumption, and use it for positive change.

Let’s Do It World presented World Cleanup Day on numerous panel discussions at COP28, where the official announcement was made that World Cleanup Day has been added to the UN Calendar!

UN announces World Cleanup Day's addition to their Calendar of Events!

World Cleanup Day 2023 brought many successes and reasons for celebration in many nations. Read about incredible youth engagement and much more!

Two WCDs combined in Istanbul recently, as World Cleanup Day was invited to World Cities Day and Heidi Solba spoke on a high-level panel discussion. Read more here.

World Cleanup Day declares 2023 results: 19M people from 91% of world countries! Read our Press Release here.

Read about the challenges of moving the entire WCD 2023 TV live studio to NYC!

A new annual record of 195 countries and territories took part in this year’s World Cleanup Day, the flagship event organized by the Estonia-born global environment action movement NGO ‘Let’s Do It World’ (LDIW).

Meet Wavellon, makers of unique Stand Up Paddleboards, including artwork from our very own Senegal leader, Stephan Senghor.

On 20 September, Let’s Do It World introduced World Cleanup Day to a distinguished panel and guests as a tool to accelerate the achievement of UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Press Release from our team on location in New York, describing how World Cleanup Day 20203 went.

A new exhibition in real and virtual space, mapping the story of trash in Europe from the Industrial Revolution to the global mismanaged waste crisis it helped create. Read more below!

Join us at Impact Day 2023, the largest sustainability festival in the Baltics, on October 5-6 in Tallinn, Estonia or online.

Ready to make a difference this World Cleanup Day on 16 September? Discover our 10-step guide to organizing a successful cleanup event.

Join the 'Save Our Sea' campaign, a joint initiative led by Tallinn (European Green Capital 2023), Helsinki, and Let's Do It World, aimed at preserving the fragile Baltic Sea ecosystem.

Join the special fundraising Twitch livestream event on Friday, 8 September, that merges gaming with a mission to clean up our planet!

Region-wide Campaign ‘Save Our Sea’ Aims to Tackle Environmental Challenges in the Baltic Sea.

Let's Do It World movement has spanned continents, capturing the energy and attention of individuals, organizations, and nations to unite in a shared vision: a clean and healthy planet.

Let's unite in our commitment to protect and preserve our planet for future generations!

The Estonian-born Hollywood actor, Johann Urb (‘Zoolander’, ‘2012’, ‘American Siege’), has become the latest international celebrity to join the ranks of ‘Let’s Do It World’!

Experts, environmentalists and change-makers gathered in Taipei on 13-16 July for a collective action for a cleaner planet.

Iuliia Markhel, leader of ‘Let’s Do It Ukraine’, talks with us about the challenges she and her team face in continuing their environmental work, alongside the humanitarian needs, in a country at war.

Mayri Tiido, co-founder of Material Flow, is a circular economy expert and entrepreneur from Estonia on a mission to transform the world into a circular model.

Our surroundings significantly influence our state of mind. As a citizen, you can actively participate in the effort to improve your city's cleanliness and, as a result, enhance your mental health!

The concept of a circular economy has grown increasingly popular over the past few decades. Let's break down some of the significant recent E.U. policies relating to circular economy.

In July 2023, World Cleanup Day was honored with a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) Award for Mobilization!

Electric cars have experienced a significant rise in demand. They are seen as a more eco-friendly form of transportation, but how true is that?

Despite becoming immensely popular over recent years, the carbon footprint of cryptocurrencies is often less talked about.

How can we, as a global community, work towards a cleaner planet and improve the health of our environment?

Over 1.2 million tons of cigarette butt waste is generated each year. Is there anything positive we can do with these discarded butts?

How can we have an impact on children? Surprise them! Beat the TikTok content, and the video games- by using surprise attacks. Everyone loves stories if we turn the most difficult scientific subjects into stories by using childhood games that we all played outdoor. BONUS! Download the free copy of his recent book!

With summer around the corner, it's the perfect time to talk about the impact of the meat industry and some environmentally sustainable options!

Whole 193 Member States of the UN Habitat General Assembly of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme in Nairobi, adopted the resolution positively and recommends that the UN General Assembly proclaim the date of 20 September as World Cleanup Day, to be observed annually from 2024 onwards. It is also inviting all Member States, UN organizations and other stakeholders to observe the World Cleanup Day.

World Cleanup Day volunteer Zeki Güzel shares some of the staggering facts and figures on cigarette butt pollution that made him resolve never to toss a cigarette butt into the environment again!

This is to introduce you to Spid the Spider. Spid and his friends are our latest supporters of World CleanUp Day!

Let's Do It World started with the series of side events before and during the UN-Habitat General Assembly which will be held from 5th-9th of June, in Nairobi, Kenya.

Roberta Metsola, European Parliament President and World Cleanup Day Patron, Heidi Solba, Let's Do It World President, Holger Holland, Let's Do It World Regional Director for Europe, and Leaders of World Cleanup Day from around the world officially kicked off World Cleanup Day 2023 campaign at the European Parliament on the 6th of June.

The fourth Digital Cleanup Day held March 19 2023 organized by Let’sDo It World (“LDIW”) brought nearly 400 000 participants from 108 countries whom together deleted nearly 4M GB of data. By deleting the data, 1.7M kg of CO2 is saved yearly. Of the 108 countries participated, most data was deleted by participants from France, Indonesia, United States, Estonia and United Kingdom.

Vishen Lakhiani is the CEO of Mindvalley and the two-time New York Times bestselling author of “The Code of the Extraordinary Mind” and “The Buddha and the Badass”. As an entrepreneur, author and activist, Vishen Lakhiani is on a mission to raise human consciousness and in this interview, he explains the direction environmental leadership could take to lead better results.

Let’s Do It World is delighted to announce our partnership with Kyoto Global Design Awards (KGDA). KGDA is spreading its social influence through supporting our main initiative „World Cleanup Day“.

Global Digital Cleanup Day 2023 organised by Let’s Do It World with HQ in Estonia, is taking place March 18th. On that day, people across the planet are invited to deleting unnecessary files, unused applications and programs, and photo and video duplicates.

Plastic pollutants are a major problem around the world. Swap out these 5 plastic items and get great tips to reduce plastic use to live a greener life.

Ecoins programme to encourage the recycling of waste - an example of a Let’s Do It World initiative.

The tradition of Valentine's Day has changed over time and we can turn it around again. Let’s start now, create change by celebrating friendship and love in a way that supports the planet!

From 26-29th January, members of our network across the world gathered in Tallinn and online to envision and create a waste-free future for all of us! During the four-day conference, country leaders, teams and organizers came together under the theme “Embodying Unity”, to learn, plan and inspire one another.

Business owners can get a lot of guidance on how to achieve zero waste. Figuring out the “why” in B2B marketing zero waste can be helpful.

Choosing whether to shop online or on the high street depends on many factors. But don’t forget the environmental angle! Read on to find out which is greener; online or in-store.

Read our article to get rid of your organic waste as ecologically as possible. As a bonus, you can compost food scraps and garden waste to get chemical-free fertiliser for your plants!

Much of the waste we produce is biodegradable, with great environmental potential. Sadly though, very little of it actually gets a chance to biodegrade, bringing all sorts of negative impacts. Read on to find out how we can solve this!

The 5th World Cleanup Day engaged 14,9 million participants from 190 countries despite conflicts, natural disasters and wars. Altogether, 60 000 tons of waste was gathered by volunteers donating 30 million hours in just one day.

Menstruation is the best time of the month. Said no one ever! But will you feel a bit better if we say that you can at least make your period totally eco-friendly? Read our article to find out how to become a Wonder Woman during menstruation. 

After the busy Christmas period, January is the perfect time to think about what should stay in your life, and what should go. So, let’s start with your old stuff—and do some eco-friendly decluttering! 

Serving both a fantastic Christmas dinner and producing minimal food waste is a totally doable task. Get ready for an eco-friendly holiday feast with our tips!

Christmas decorations with minimal negative impact on the environment are possible! Check out this article for helpful tips.

Can’t imagine a present without wrapping? If not, check out our article on wrapping gifts in the most eco-friendly way.

Do you want to give presents that are cherished rather than wasted? For inspiration, check out our tips on how to choose a gift—whether for a child or an adult.

A mindful attitude to the environment unfolds through simple but beautiful daily habits. If you want to know what else you can do for nature, think outside the box with these ideas!

"Do I really need this, or do I just want it?"

Let's Do It World attended and led several meetings and panels about World Cleanup Day at COP27, with the key message that big civic movements are powerful tools to achieve seismic social shifts.