ABOUT US

The story behind CleanUp Travellers

We’re travellers who pick up the litter we find along the way, and we invite everyone to do the same.

Travel. Clean. Inspire.

Volunteers filling bags with litter between the rocks near an old chapel outside Comares
Portrait of Ralf, founder of CleanUp Travellers

Hi, I’m Ralf, the founder of CleanUp Travellers.

I pick up litter wherever I go: on my travels, and just as much at home in Comares, Andalusia. I also love sharing the stories of people and organisations who do the same, to help more people see how important it is to keep our world clean. I’d love for you to join me.

Travelling with a mission: together for a cleaner world

Exploring the world is wonderful. Visiting new countries, meeting special people, enjoying breathtaking landscapes and getting to know other cultures. But on our travels we also see another side of our beautiful planet: litter.

Plastic bottles along hiking trails, cans in nature reserves, packaging on beaches and rubbish in places where nature should be untouched.

For us, that was a reason to stop just watching and start doing something ourselves. That’s how the idea behind CleanUp Travellers was born.

Small actions, a big difference

Our mission is simple: wherever we go, we try to leave the world a little cleaner than we found it.

Whether we’re hiking through a nature reserve in Spain, exploring a city or enjoying a beautiful landscape: when we come across litter, we pick it up. Not because anyone asks us to, but because we believe our nature and our planet deserve it.

You don’t have to wait for big organisations or complicated projects to make a change. Everyone can contribute. Sometimes it simply starts with picking up one plastic bottle.

More than picking up litter

CleanUp Travellers isn’t only about collecting rubbish. It’s also about awareness, respect for nature, connecting people and setting a good example.

During our cleanups we often meet people who are curious about what we’re doing. Some thank us, others stop for a chat, and some spontaneously decide to lend a hand. Sometimes that even leads to special, unforgettable encounters.

Those are the moments we realise our actions go far beyond just clearing up litter.

Our dream

We dream of a world where picking up your rubbish and respecting nature is simply what everyone does. A world where travellers don’t just take memories home, but also leave something positive behind.

That’s why we want to inspire as many people as possible to join in. You don’t need to be an experienced volunteer. You don’t need to organise a big cleanup. You don’t even need to travel. All you need is the willingness to do something good.

Will you join us?

Whether you’re at home, on holiday, on the road in your camper or travelling the world: you can make a difference anywhere. Together we make the world cleaner, one piece of litter at a time.

What we believe

  • Every bag counts. A small cleanup on a holiday walk is just as welcome as a big organised action.
  • Anyone can join. No experience or membership needed. Just a pair of gloves and some time.
  • Honest numbers. We check every submission before it counts, so our results stay reliable.

CONTACT

Get in touch

Have a question about CleanUp Travellers? Want to share a special cleanup, work together, or simply let us know you support our mission? We’d love to hear from you!

Contact person: Ralf Borchert
Email: info@cleanuptravellers.com
Website: www.cleanuptravellers.com
Social media: Facebook group

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Frequently asked

Do I need to be travelling to take part?

No. You can share a cleanup from your own neighbourhood just as well as one from a trip abroad.

What counts as a bag?

Any ordinary rubbish bag counts as one bag. A good estimate is fine; it doesn’t have to be exact.

Will my exact location be shown?

Only if you agree when you share your cleanup. Otherwise we show the country and region.