Clean Beaches, Happy Souls – Donate Today!

Your Paradise, Your Impact – Help Keep Mykonos Beautiful! Give a little back to keep Mykonos beaches pristine. Our Sweat Vacay wellness hospitality volunteers, yogis, and cycling instructors work in their spare time to keep the sand and water clean for all the island's visitors + residents. Sun, Sand, and Support – Keep Our Shores Sparkling!

Launching a large-scale beach cleanup requires funding for various expenses. Here's a breakdown of potential costs:

1. Planning & Coordination

Permits & Legal Fees: $500 – $5,000 (varies by location & government requirements)

Insurance (Liability Coverage): $500 – $3,000

Subtotal: $1,000 – $8,000

2. Volunteer Support & Logistics

Volunteer Incentives (T-shirts, hats, giveaways): $5 – $15 per person × 500 volunteers = $2,500 – $7,500

Food & Beverages: $5 – $10 per volunteer = $2,500 – $5,000

Transportation (buses, vans, fuel costs): $1,000 – $5,000

First Aid & Safety Supplies: $500 – $2,000

Subtotal: $6,500 – $19,500

3. Cleanup Supplies & Equipment

Trash Bags, Recycling Bins: $500 – $2,000

Gloves, Protective Gear: $1 – $3 per volunteer × 500 = $500 – $1,500

Grabbers & Scoopers: $10 – $30 per unit × 100 = $1,000 – $3,000

Boats/Kayaks for Offshore Cleanup: $2,000 – $10,000 (rentals & fuel)

Drones for Surveillance: $500 – $3,000 (rent or purchase)

Subtotal: $4,500 – $19,500

4. Waste Disposal & Recycling

Hauling & Dumping Fees: $1,000 – $10,000 (depends on waste volume & local rates)

Recycling Processing: $500 – $5,000

Subtotal: $1,500 – $15,000

5. Marketing & Outreach

Website & Social Media Ads: $1,000 – $5,000

Printed Materials (Posters, Flyers, Banners): $500 – $2,500

PR & Media Coverage (Photography, Videography, Press Releases): $2,000 – $7,000

Subtotal: $3,500 – $14,500

6. Post-Cleanup Efforts

Data Collection & Reporting: $500 – $2,000

Thank You Event (for volunteers & sponsors): $2,000 – $7,500

Educational Programs (workshops, online content): $1,000 – $5,000

Subtotal: $3,500 – $14,500

Total Estimated Budget

Minimum: ~$22,500

Maximum: ~$91,000