| supportervanschoon.nl | Supporters of Clean | The website provides information on how individuals, businesses, municipalities, schools, and organizations can contribute to preventing litter. Various approaches and initiatives are presented, such as the ‘clean map’ and the National Cleanup Day, to motivate people to take action. The website offers practical tips and inspiration on how to deal with waste, such as using reusable bags, lunchboxes and cups, and disposing of waste properly. | Initiatives & Collaboration → Initiatives 459 | cleanup 33 day 189 litter 414 approach 971 tips 2789 partner 4272 | |
| leefmilieu.nl | Vereniging Leefmilieu | Vereniging Leefmilieu is an environmental organization committed to a green and healthy environment, and works with resident groups throughout the Netherlands. The website offers information about activities, environmental issues such as air quality, pesticides, and liveable countryside, as well as opportunities to become a member or subscribe to the newsletter. A key part of the website is the information about the Marga Jacobs Environmental Award, an award that is awarded annually to environmental heroes who are committed to a better environment. | Foundations → Environmental Organizations 185 | collaboration 16036 | |
| troeptroopers.nl | Troep Troopers Eindhoven | The website provides information about the activities of Troep Troopers Eindhoven, including litter cleanup, the map, and organized events. An overview of the neighborhoods participating in the cleanup is provided, along with planned activities and locations. The map provides insight into which neighborhoods are visited and where gas canisters are found, allowing participants to quickly see where and when cleanup activities take place. | Initiatives & Projects → Local Initiatives 1001 | litter 414 map 801 neighborhood 2424 volunteer 8367 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| zwerfierotterdam.nl | Zwerfie Rotterdam | Rotterdam is receiving 7.8 million euros from the packaging industry to tackle and prevent litter. Volunteers began cleaning cigarette filters on the Noordereiland, removing 48 kilograms of filters. Zwerfie Rotterdam is discontinuing the distribution of cleanup kits, but a route around Spangen has been opened. | Initiatives & Projects → Local Initiatives 1001 | cleanup 33 litter 414 waste 1312 route 3425 volunteer 8367 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| ikjut.nl | Waddenvereniging | The website features a schedule of various activities, including beach cleanups on Texel, Vlieland, and other locations in the Wadden Sea region. Jut is an annual project that began in 2019 on Terschelling and now increasingly involves organizations and businesses in the Wadden area. The website encourages visitors to participate in activities, report litter, and share their own stories using the hashtag #ikjut. | Outdoor Activities → Nature Activities 78 | cleanup 33 coast 199 litter 414 story 8285 | Southwest-Friesland → Easterein 89 |
| zwerfafvalkompas.nl | Zwerfafvalkompas | The platform offers tools for reading and analyzing recorded data, allowing for the identification of hotspots, focus groups, and the origin of litter. The Zwerfafvalkompas functions as a monitoring tool, pointing the way to the causes of the problem and offering direction for effective solutions. The platform uses the VIVAVO method (VInden, VAstleggen, VOorkomen) and is free to use for volunteers and organizations that share data about their clean-up activities. | Data Science & Analytics → Data Analysis 1494 | litter 414 data 5872 volunteer 8367 | |
| schoudersonderschoon.nl | Schouders onder Schoon | The platform connects organizations such as governments, businesses, area managers, and NGOs to reduce litter and promote good behavior. The website provides information on laws, regulations, and policies related to litter, directing users to AfvalCirculair.nl. It focuses on sharing best practices in communication about litter, aligning actions, and engaging the public. | Law → Administrative Law 1019 | action 384 litter 414 knowledge 3528 communication 10162 network 11123 | |
| vuilnisoproer.nl | VuilnisOproer Nieuw-West | The website offers the opportunity to become a free member and join a community committed to a cleaner environment. VuilnisOproer Nieuw-West facilitates a mowing schedule and provides information on taking empty gas cylinder to be disposed of as regular waste. The organization offers a 'Coffee in exchange for litter' initiative, where businesses offer free coffee in exchange for collected litter. | Initiatives & Projects → Local Initiatives 1001 | litter 414 municipality 6837 | Amsterdam → Nieuw-West 844 |
| g-e-i.nl | Gewenst Eigen Initiatief | The GEI operated between 2012 and 2023, working to prevent and clean up litter in Leidsche Rijn and Vleuten-De Meern. The organization encourages citizens to think about ways to prevent litter and regularly cleans up litter in the districts. The website presents photos and drawings of GEI activities and includes contact information. | Civic Engagement → Civic Services 27 | litter 414 cleaning 4567 | Woerden → Leidsche Rijn 430 |
| quicksteps.nl | Quick Steps | The website contains information about various teams, including JO8-1 to JO16-1 and JO13-3, and offers membership opportunities. There is news about the passing of a former member, appointments as members of honor, and thank yous to welcoming clubs. The website also contains information about sponsorship activities through SponsorKliks, as well as match results and photos of games and activities. | Initiatives & Projects → Local Initiatives 1001 | sponsorship 2686 match 3471 membership 10442 news 15293 | |
| opgeruimdleusden.nl | Opgeruimd Leusden | The website offers residents of Leusden the opportunity to borrow free tools, such as grabbers, gloves, and trash bags, to keep their neighborhood clean. The platform documents and promotes clean-up campaigns, such as the ‘Peuk Meuk’ campaign, which focuses on the removal of cigarette butts. The website contains a map showing residents who participate in ‘Opgeruimd Leusden,’ and offers a bingo challenge for young people to collect litter. | Initiatives & Collaboration → Initiatives 459 | bingo 130 litter 414 resident 3245 | Utrecht → Leusden 1345 |
| goclean.nl | GoClean Netherlands B.V. / Stichting GoClean | The organization began by Peggy Blaauw and her daughters cleaning up litter, which led to the question of how much they had collected. GoClean has submitted a report on cigarette filter reports to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and has won various awards, including one from the Packaging Waste Fund. The website provides information on monitoring, consultation, school programs, events, internships, and projects, and includes news articles and success stories related to tackling litter. | Foundations → Environmental Organizations 185 | litter 414 monitor 1063 report 4551 data 5872 volunteer 8367 | |
| priknick.nl | Rotaryclub Purmerend | Rotary Purmerend organizes regular Priknick events to collect litter in Purmerend. During the Priknick on June 7, 2025, Joyce Kabout and Suzanne Mollema were awarded as winners. The Rotary Club works together with residents of Purmerend to make the city cleaner. | Initiatives & Projects → Local Initiatives 1001 | winner 190 litter 414 gadget 477 flowers 3248 | North-Holland → Purmerend 2620 |
| metinzetluktalles.nl | Stichting Mila | Mila Romijn, residing in Lelystad, describes her migration from Curaçao to the United States and her subsequent residence in the Netherlands. She has been committed to the residents of the Zuiderzeewijk for 35 years, focusing on social, societal, and cultural well-being. Various projects, such as the painting project, the elderly project, and 'Ons Winkeltje' (Our Little Shop), have been set up in collaboration with volunteers. Currently, she is working on a breakfast project and a mobile flower box project. | Initiatives & Projects → Local Initiatives 1001 | neighborhood 2424 resident 3245 volunteer 8367 | Flevoland → Lelystad 3180 |
| onzewijkhelden.nl | Onze Wijkhelden | Wijkhelden is a litter prevention approach that brings together municipalities and residents to keep the living environment clean. The initiative focuses on engaging both children and adults. Children who participate in the Wijkhelden program receive an allowance in the form of pocket money, which increases motivation to help and raises awareness about the impact of littering. The website lists participating municipalities and provides information on the participation terms and the positive impact of the initiative, as evidenced by testimonials from Wijkhelden. | Waste Management → Waste Prevention 105 | environment 4873 municipality 6837 child 11566 | Gelderland → Berg en Dal 1294 |
| duurzaamutrecht2030.nl | Duurzaam Utrecht 2030 | The website provides an agenda with various activities and events focused on sustainability, including barbecues, workshops, trade shows, and clean-up drives. Several initiatives are supported, such as the insulation of student dormitories, the Canal Cleanup, and local sustainable activities like world kitchens and litter collection. The organization uses a newsletter, blog, and agenda to keep visitors informed about the latest developments and activities. | Initiatives & Projects → Local Initiatives 1001 | cleanup 33 newsletter 6504 event 45199 | Utrecht → South 328 |
| in1dagschoon.nl | In 1 Dag Schoon | The project provides ready-made campaign materials, influencer involvement, and an app to make cleanup actions successful. The action aims to make a city or municipality free of litter in one day and contribute to awareness about litter and a clean environment. Involvement of schools, volunteers, and companies increases the effectiveness of the action and stimulates community spirit. | Social Issues → Participation 1023 | litter 414 resident 3245 app 4595 donation 5110 municipality 6837 | Meierijstad → Erp 304 |
| cleanupall.nl | Cleanup All | Cleanup All has been organizing regular litter cleanup events in Delft and the surrounding areas since 2019. Approximately 50 million kilograms of litter end up in Dutch canals, streets, and parks each year, resulting in significant environmental impact and government expenses. The website offers the opportunity to sign up as a volunteer, participate in cleanup events, and discover a new children's book, 'Blub has a Stomachache,' designed to educate young people about the problem of litter. | Environment → Environmental Activism 36 | litter 414 volunteer 8367 book 11396 | South-Holland → Delft 5309 |
| kraspas.nl | Local Rebels | The website offers end-to-end collaboration actions from A to Z, including marketing and customer acquisition, with all tasks handled by Local Rebels. Supermarkets are assisted in attracting more customers and increasing their revenue through creating a more appealing local shopping experience. Associations and businesses can benefit from the proven success of these collaboration strategies, focusing on local engagement and exclusivity. | Online Marketing → Local Marketing 147 Mobile & Wireless Communication → Mobile Apps 534 | action 384 supermarket 406 association 8562 collaboration 16036 | Overijssel → Hengelo 3499 |
| zaprielgoirle.nl | ZAP Riel Goirle | The Zwerf Afval Pakkers (ZAP’ers) Riel Goirle consists of over 190 members who are committed to cleaning up litter in their surroundings. The website offers information about membership and the way of working of the ZAP’ers, as well as information about where the collected waste goes. A map shows the locations where ZAP'ers clean up litter and the website shares news about activities, events, and updates about the organization. | Initiatives & Projects → Local Initiatives 1001 | litter 414 map 801 app 4595 member 10154 | Eindhoven → Stratum 267 |
| lekjuttersvijfheerenlanden.nl | Lekjutters Vijfheerenlanden | Lekjutters Vijfheerenlanden is a volunteer organization that collects litter in the region. Since 2019, they have already cleared and registered 192,138 pieces of litter using a data-driven approach. The website provides information about their activities, reports and partners, and offers the possibility to subscribe to updates. | Foundations → Environmental Organizations 185 | updates 200 litter 414 partner 4272 report 4551 data 5872 | Vijfheerenlanden → Vianen 707 |
| tybin.nl | TyBIN | TyBIN offers a solution to the problem of litter during events by introducing a combination of an advertising column and trash bag. The website describes the benefits of TyBIN, such as reducing litter, relieving cleaning crews, and generating sponsorship revenue. The website contains information about the product, instructions for use, project examples, references, sponsorship opportunities, and contact information. | Municipalities → Maas 26 | advertising column 34 litter 414 event 45199 | |
| schoonenkhuizen.nl | Schoon Enkhuizen | Every two weeks, volunteers walk around to pick up litter, and individuals can borrow equipment and have the collected waste picked up. The initiative also organizes group walks, such as a walk on June 15th starting at the Koperwiekplein. Schoon Enkhuizen works with other initiatives in West-Friesland to raise awareness about litter and unite the community. | Social Organization → Volunteering 2051 | litter 414 initiative 1297 awareness 1735 walk 2161 community 7931 volunteer 8367 | De Fryske Marren → Lemmer 1188 |
| ontmoetenenverbindenelst.nl | Stichting Ontmoeten & Verbinden Elst | The foundation stimulates and organizes activities for residents of Elst and Overbetuwe, with the goal of bringing people together and strengthening their social networks. The foundation provides transportation for visitors who are unable to travel independently and organizes events such as the Soup Table, Winter Bingo, and Dinner Shows. The foundation was founded on March 12, 2020 and works with other organizations to improve its goals, for example by transforming vacant schools in the Achterhoek and Wijchen into MFCs. | Initiatives & Projects → Local Initiatives 1001 | transportation 2851 resident 3245 event 45199 | Nijkerk → Achterhoek 1730 |
| does-gek.nl | Doe’s Gek | The campaign focuses on combating litter by using humor and action, and encourages residents to dispose of waste properly – in the trash bin. The website describes an action on October 12, 2024, where the Straatjutters teamed up with ‘Doe’s Gek’ to clean up Leerdorp. No litter was found in the streets and public spaces. The website invites everyone to join the campaign and provides practical tips for waste sorting, such as flattening cardboard boxes. | Neighborhood Focus → Neighborhood Initiatives 1001 | trash bin 16 cleanup 33 waste 1312 neighborhood 2424 campaign 3428 | |
| cleanstreets.nl | Cleanstreets | The company Cleanstreets uses ashtrays to combat littering, resulting in cleaner outdoor spaces and less effort in cleaning. The ashtrays are arbo-technically approved and meet legal regulations, allowing them to be used safely and responsibly. Cleanstreets supplies ashtrays with a drop-in system, making emptying the ashtray easy for users. | Initiatives & Collaboration → Initiatives 459 | ash tray 21 litter 414 | |
| 10000-olifanten.nl | 10,000 Elephants | The initiative, named 10,000 Elephants, unites communities to build a more sustainable future. 10,000 Elephants focuses primarily on the municipality of Zaltbommel, striving to create a clean and habitable home for everyone through cleanup efforts and awareness campaigns. The organization utilizes social media to spread its message and inspire people to make an impact against litter. | Initiatives & Collaboration → Initiatives 459 | elephant 37 street 281 litter 414 awareness 1735 newsletter 6504 community 7931 | Gelderland → Zaltbommel 1231 |
| schoneberm.nl | schoneberm.nl | The website highlights that litter, such as cans and plastic bottles, is a growing problem along highways, recreational areas, and roads leading to beaches, forests, and parks. Since the introduction of a deposit scheme on cans (as of April 1, 2023) and small plastic bottles (2022), the number of these materials in the verges has decreased considerably. Despite the decline, it remains a challenge that people take empty waste with them and return it, although more and more people are picking up litter along roads and returning it at home. | Civil & Infrastructure → Roads 252 | can 46 supermarket 406 litter 414 | |