Taking place annually on the **third Saturday of September** — this year on **September 18** — **World Cleanup Day** is a movement that brings together millions of volunteers from across 180 countries to tackle the growing crisis of litter and pollution. The **Let’s Do It World Movement**, the organization behind the event, reported that over 50 million tons of waste were collected globally in 2022, showcasing the growing momentum of this grassroots environmental action.

One of the core areas of focus in recent years has been the cleanup of marine waste, especially plastics. Plastic pollution in oceans poses severe threats to marine life, ecosystems, and even human health. Stories like the discovery of tons of **golf balls polluting the ocean**, as recently reported in **The World** ([source](https://theworld.org/stories/2019/01/22/teen-scientist-helped-me-discover-tons-golf-balls-polluting-ocean)), further highlight the scale of the problem. World Cleanup Day serves as a reminder that small actions, like reducing waste and littering, can create a massive impact over time.