Take 3 For The Sea: Eastern Beach Clean-Up 2025.

On 4 April 2025, the GH Commercial team proudly took part in our annual Take 3 for the Sea clean-up event, held this year at Eastern Beach, Geelong. Now in our fifth year of partnership with this impactful organisation, we remain deeply committed to reducing litter and preserving our natural environment.

Take 3 for the Sea plays a vital role in protecting marine life, ecosystems and waterways by inspiring everyday actions that reduce pollution. As a longstanding supporter, we’re proud to stand alongside them in driving real, positive change.

This year’s clean-up was not only about environmental stewardship - it also gave our team the chance to connect with the local community and demonstrate the power of collective action. While Eastern Beach appeared pristine at first glance, our team quickly uncovered a significant amount of litter scattered throughout the foreshore. In just one hour, our team of 30 collected an impressive 17.7 kilograms of rubbish - totalling 2,278 individual pieces.

Alongside the clean-up, participants gained valuable insight into the six drivers of littering: cleanliness, infrastructure, education and awareness, enforcement, community involvement, and source reduction. The session reinforced the importance of avoiding single-use disposable plastic items that are more likely to find their way into our waterways.

A few comments from the day:

“Fantastic education on how I can help make an impact in my local area from small changes and actions” – Emma, Godfrey Hirst.

“Great activity and great for the Geelong community” – Brendan, Godfrey Hirst.

“A really fun activity to do with colleagues, feels good to clean up the beach and support a good cause” – Liz, Godfrey Hirst.

“Take 3 for the Sea do a tremendous job of advocating, educating and actioning the clean-up of our waterways! We enjoy our annual clean-up and the education experience, alongside our team getting together in the outdoors! Thank you” – Renee, Godfrey Hirst.

At GH Commercial, our commitment to sustainability is reflected in everything we do. Hands-on initiatives like this are a reminder that small actions can lead to lasting impact.