Every year, Clean Up Australia Day inspires Australians to roll up their sleeves and make a tangible difference in their communities. From parks to beaches, streets to waterways, this iconic event is about taking action to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.
While individuals and community groups often lead the charge, businesses have a unique opportunity to participate, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. For companies (especially those in industries like commercial cleaning) Clean Up Australia Day is the perfect time to align your practices with environmental values and inspire others to do the same.
Here’s why your business should get involved, how commercial cleaning companies like Cleancorp fit into the picture, and tips to make the most of this impactful day.
What Is Clean Up Australia Day?
Started in 1990, Clean Up Australia Day is now the nation’s largest community-based environmental event. The initiative encourages Australians to come together and remove rubbish from natural spaces, reducing pollution and preserving ecosystems.
In 2025, the event takes place on Monday, 3rd March, with businesses invited to participate in Business Clean Up Day on Tuesday, 25th February.
Why Businesses Should Participate
1. Showcase Environmental Leadership
Taking part in Clean Up Australia Day positions your company as a sustainability leader. It shows your commitment to protecting the environment and inspires employees, clients, and stakeholders to follow suit.
2. Strengthen Team Morale
There’s something special about working together for a common cause. Clean Up Australia Day provides an excellent team-building opportunity, allowing employees to bond while making a positive impact.
3. Create a Cleaner, Safer Community
Participating in clean-up activities helps beautify your local area, making it safer and more enjoyable for everyone. As a business, you can help lead the charge in keeping shared spaces clean and inviting.
4. Align with Corporate Social Responsibility Goals
Sustainability is no longer optional, it’s expected. Participating in Clean Up Australia Day aligns perfectly with CSR initiatives and strengthens your company’s reputation as an ethical, responsible business.
How Commercial Cleaning Companies Can Play a Role
At first glance, commercial cleaning might seem unrelated to an environmental clean-up event, but the two share a lot of common ground. Here’s how commercial cleaning companies like Cleancorp can contribute:
1. Expertise in Waste Management
Commercial cleaning companies are pros at handling waste efficiently. They can advise businesses on how to dispose of rubbish responsibly during clean-up activities, ensuring proper recycling and minimising landfill contributions.
2. Sustainable Cleaning Practices
By using eco-friendly products and sustainable cleaning methods, companies like Cleancorp demonstrate how businesses can reduce their environmental footprint on Clean Up Australia Day, and every day.
3. Supporting Business Clean Up Day
For businesses participating in Business Clean Up Day, commercial cleaning companies can help prepare the space before or after the event. From removing built-up waste to ensuring thorough cleaning, they can make the process seamless.
4. Maintaining Clean Spaces Year-Round
Beyond Clean Up Australia Day, commercial cleaning providers ensure businesses stay clean, organised, and environmentally responsible. Whether it’s recycling programs or sustainable cleaning services, companies like Cleancorp play a vital role in ongoing environmental stewardship.
How to Get Your Business Involved
Ready to take action? Here are some steps to make the most of Clean Up Australia Day:
1. Register Your Business
Sign up for Business Clean Up Day at cleanup.org.au. Registration provides access to tools, tips, and promotional materials to get your team ready.
2. Plan a Group Activity
Organise a clean-up session in a nearby park, beach, or neighbourhood. Provide employees with gloves, rubbish bags, and tongs, and encourage everyone to get involved. The Cleancorp team will be at Manly beach collecting rubbish on Tuesday 25th of February - join us if you're in the area!
3. Promote Your Participation
Share your Clean Up Australia Day efforts on social media or your company website. Highlighting your involvement inspires others to join in and demonstrates your commitment to the cause.
4. Partner with a Commercial Cleaning Company
Work with a company like Cleancorp to ensure proper waste management and post-event cleaning. Their expertise can help you dispose of materials responsibly and maintain your workspace in tip-top shape.
5. Make Sustainability an Ongoing Focus
Use Clean Up Australia Day as a launchpad for broader environmental initiatives. From reducing office waste to adopting greener cleaning practices, take the lessons learned and apply them year-round.
Why Cleancorp Supports Clean Up Australia Day
At Cleancorp, sustainability is a core value. We’re passionate about creating cleaner, healthier environments and minimising environmental impact through our services.
Here’s how we contribute:
- Triple ISO Certification: We’re certified in environmental management (ISO 14001), ensuring we operate sustainably.
- Eco-Friendly Products: We use biodegradable, non-toxic cleaning solutions to protect people and the planet.
- Sustainable Practices: From recycling initiatives to energy-efficient equipment, we prioritise greener operations.
We’re proud to support businesses participating in Clean Up Australia Day by offering waste management expertise, sustainable cleaning solutions, and more.
Make an Impact This Clean Up Australia Day
Clean Up Australia Day is a powerful reminder that we all have a role to play in protecting our environment. For businesses, it’s an opportunity to lead by example, inspire change, and strengthen connections with employees and the community.
Whether you’re organising a clean-up event, adopting sustainable practices, or partnering with a commercial cleaning company, every action counts.
Ready to join the movement? Contact Cleancorp at 1300 211 944 for eco-friendly cleaning solutions that align with your sustainability goals - let’s make every day a clean-up day.