In honor of World Environment Day, the AKL team teamed up with HELMEPA - Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association for a meaningful beach clean-up in Thoriko, near Lavrion. Taking place on Friday, June 6th -just one day after World Environment Day -we turned awareness into action.
What began as a symbolic act quickly transformed into a powerful, hands-on reminder of how much lies beneath the surface - literally.
Organized into teams with assigned roles - tracking waste, collecting recyclables and non-recyclables, and logging findings via app - our colleagues rolled up their sleeves and got to work. From cigarette butts and plastic bottles to microplastics, rusted soda cans, and even abandoned shoes, we uncovered what the eye often misses.
This initiative wasn’t just about clearing a stretch of sand—it was about raising awareness. Because the truth is, environmental degradation often hides in plain sight.
Let this be our reminder: we each carry a responsibility, not just to clean up, but to care—every day, in small and big ways.