Flight Centre agents across Australia took a break from their stores to participate in five clean-up events across NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia as part of Flight Centre Volunteer Day – Take 3 for the Sea. The total amount of rubbish collected was an impressive 234 kg – 100 kg more than the beach clean-up in 2024.
Previously known as Clean Up Australia Day within Flight Centre, the event has evolved through Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) partnership with Take 3 for the Sea, a non-profit dedicated to reducing plastic pollution in Australian
waterways and oceans.
As part of Flight Centre’s Accreditation Program, students are encouraged to engage in initiatives that foster awareness of sustainability issues affecting the travel industry, equipping them with vital knowledge and hands-on experience.
NCL has been a proud partner of Take 3 for the Sea since September 2022, working to inspire and encourage its staff, travel partners, and guests to be part of the change. The initiative’s simple yet powerful message – pick up three pieces of rubbish each time you visit a park, beach, or waterway – has resonated with thousands, contributing to ongoing efforts to combat plastic pollution.
NCL has also continued to strengthen its partnership with Take 3 for the Sea by sponsoring the rollout of the Take 3 Surf Life Saving Program across Australia. The initiative, which has already engaged 45 Surf Life Saving Clubs nationwide, provides communities with simple, everyday actions to protect our oceans, aligning with NCL’s long-standing commitment to sustainability through its NCL Cares program.
