ABOUT
The Clean Earth Trust is a Guernsey charity established by Andrew Munro in 2018 with the stated aim of limiting human impact on the environment.
The original intention was to tackle the marine litter problem on our shores. The aim has been to reduce the direct risks litter causes to marine wildlife and to limit the levels of micro plastics and toxins released from discarded plastic and cigarette butts. To achieve these aims we arrange beach clean events in which the community can engage and similar events specifically for corporate entities. At these events the marine waste collected is examined and data is gathered on its composition, which is the basis for our annual Marine Litter Reports.
These aims have been broadened to include working towards reducing the impact of consumerism on our environment. Through our Repair Café initiative, we encourage the community to repair clothing and other items; to swap clothing and to learn sewing techniques so those skills can be used to make, repurpose or repair clothing. In this way we encourage people to consider options other than buying new items to minimise the impact of production on the environment.
Alongside these core activities we campaign to highlight local issues and bring about changes in policy to protect the environment.
“We believe ants can move mountains. By planting seeds of individual responsibility, we hope that micro changes can have a macro impact.”
– Andrew Munro, Chairman, CET
We are committed to raising the profile of environmental issues locally and our projects are heavily supported by a team of volunteers, who donate their time.