A SERIES of beach cleans are set to be conducted this year with volunteers coming from a national holiday cottage company.

To support and protect the Cornish coastline, volunteers from Original Cottages and Beach Guardian launched the first of a series of beach cleans due to take place this year.

From plastic bottles to abandoned buckets and spades, a team of over 20 participated in the first beach clean session, where they collected rubbish from Treyarnon Bay.

In collaboration with the Beach Guardian, a Cornish father and daughter duo who drive action through organised community beach cleans, the ambition of the scheme is to ensure Cornish wildlife and ecosystems are protected for residents and holidaymakers alike.

The beach clean is also recognised as part of the Million Mile Beach Clean, a scheme operated by Surfers Against Sewage.

Original Cottages have previously worked with the marine conservation charity, who are currently the biggest clean volunteering service in the UK, to clean up litter on beaches across the UK.

The launch of the initiative coincides with the 30th anniversary of Original Cottages, the national holiday let company with the local touch.

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To mark the milestone, the team in Cornwall are dedicating 30 hours to local community projects, including this series of beach cleans.

Cath Coad, Brand Activation Manager for Cornwall, Original Cottages said: "We pride ourselves on being part of the local community and are committed to keeping the coastline clean and safe for locals and visitors.

"We are delighted to be working with the Beach Guardian on this series of beach cleans and to contribute towards the Million Mile Beach Clean, with Surfers Against Sewage.

"We hope all our efforts will provide beautiful and clean beaches for everyone to enjoy."

Rob Stevenson, Co-founder, Beach Guardian said: "Engaging, educating and empowering against plastic pollution is at the very heart of what we do.

"We are fortunate to have a vast range of spectacular beaches in Cornwall, however many of these places are under threat from litter and plastic washing up on the shore.

"With our beach cleans we are attempting to turn the tide on plastic waste, and we encourage everyone to get involved and help us on our mission."