If you'd like to leave your favorite waterfront a little cleaner, start by thinking of who to do it with and where. In a cleanup, handling things safely and finishing properly matter as much as picking up a lot.
01. Choose your site and your team first
The first two pictures are about choosing a site and gathering a team. Check with the site manager whether the place is accessible and whether tides or weather could make it dangerous.
Tell everyone taking part where to meet, when you'll finish and the area you'll clean. It's also good to agree in advance not to extend the cleanup into the water or into dangerous places.
02. Bring supplies and collect safely
The original shows bringing your supplies and starting the cleanup. Prepare what suits the activity, such as gloves, suitable pickup tools, containers and drinking water.
Don't force yourself to handle anything that looks dangerous, such as sharp objects or unknown containers. Tell the site manager where you found it so it can be dealt with properly.
03. Sorting and disposal are part of the activity
Sort what you've collected according to local guidelines and take it to the designated place. If you just pile it up and leave, wind or water can scatter it again.
As in the last picture, you can share in the effort together and let people know about the activity. Record only what you actually did, and leave notes on your preparation and wrap-up for the next participants.
Sources and scope
The artwork is Starboard Blue's original six-step beach cleanup infographic; the explanation is Starboard Korea's commentary. It doesn't claim that any event was actually held or any results achieved in Korea, and for site access, waste disposal rules and hazardous items, it asks you to check with the site operator.
The illustration is Starboard's original artwork; the explanation is Starboard Korea's editorial guide, translated into English here. Sources checked: 2026-09-08.
