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World Cleanup Day

Our space is the space we share.

From our neighbourhood to the planet, caring for places can begin with a very small act of attention.

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THE WORLD IS OUR CONCERN.W / 001
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A date, a story.

The UN calendar dedicates 20 September to World Cleanup Day. It is an opportunity to address waste and encourage participation by communities, schools, institutions and individuals.

DID YOU KNOW?

Activities can also address food waste: caring for the environment begins with everyday choices about waste.

Sources consulted on September 15, 2026.

A THOUGHT TO TAKE WITH YOU

Quote of the day.

“That which is not good for the bee-hive, cannot be good for the bee.”

Marcus Aurelius · Common good

Meditations, book VI, XLIX in the cited edition

English translation as reproduced in the cited edition.

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