The Community Plastics cleanup: Over half of the funds allocated!

In just two weeks, the Norwegian Retailers' Environment Fund and the SpareBank1 foundations have allocated more than half of the Community Plastics cleanup funds. Already in the first 24 hours, more than 800 applications were received from across the country.

Published: 21.March, 2025
Last updated: 05.December, 2025

– The commitment has been fantastic! Many Sparebank1 foundations have now completed applications, but there are still opportunities to participate, including in Northern Norway, in Hedmarken, in Hallingdal, and in Ringerike, says Cecilie Lind, CEO of the Norwegian Retailers' Environment Fund.

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Byåsen sports club was among the teams that participated in the community work in Trondheim. — Byåsen sports club was among the teams that participated in the community work that took place in Trondheim in early March.

Major Cleanup in Trondheim

Sparebankstiftelsen SMN was among the foundations that received the most applications early on, and just a week after the first applications were processed, nearly 600 children were engaged in cleanup around Granåsen in Trondheim.

The Community Plastics cleanup provides children and young people aged 6-19 with a unique and inclusive opportunity to finance their leisure activities by cleaning up nature instead of selling community work items.