Clean-ups are concrete actions to remove waste from calli, waterfronts, and lagoon areas. They involve volunteers, students, and residents, and help support what public services cannot always cover.
The city faces a daily accumulation of waste due to tides, wave motion, and the limited maintenance of certain areas. Waste carried into the lagoon or abandoned in hard-to-reach places ends up harming the environment and degrading public spaces.
Campalto Island
Goals
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Reducing pollution and protecting the lagoon ecosystem
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Encouraging active community participation
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Promoting environmental education for younger generations
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Strengthening collaboration among citizens, institutions, and local organizations
Every clean-up is a concrete, visible action — but it’s also much more. It’s a way to activate the community, raise awareness, and remind everyone that a more sustainable Venice starts with the people who live it every day.
Waste Accumulation Areas
During the clean-up activities carried out in the city and the lagoon, we have mapped more than 50 accumulation zones: areas particularly exposed to tidal movement, wind, and, unfortunately, human neglect.
In many of these places — only a portion of those where abandoned waste can be found — public services struggle to intervene consistently due to location, accessibility, or environmental conditions.
Lido shoreline
Murano’s shoal
S.Alvise’s shoal
Tronchetto’s shoal
Venice Center
S.Erasmo’s shoal
Press Coverage
Video – Venice Calls, la presenza solidale lontano dai riflettori
Video – Venezia: Torcello, un’isola “di plastica” da ripulire
Articolo – Venice Calls: i giovani puliscono la città
For any information or questions, we’re always happy to help and welcome anyone interested in learning more about our activities.