Not only was the beach clean so beneficial to the environment but it’s also fun. We were split into two teams, and given a chart to tick off all the bits we found for analysis by the scientists at the University of Kent as part of the Marine Conservation Society’s national survey (we were doing science without knowing it!).
We were also set the challenge of finding the most bizarre item on the beach. Our team found lots of glass, and food wrappers and we also picked up a champaigne cork. The other team found some underwear!
After an hour of cleaning, Nadima took us through the science behind plastics and how not all of them are bad. She explained which of the plastics could actually be recycled and which items should be cafeully disposed of.
Julien Casanova
17 Nov 2019What a great idea! I think having some time off to figure things out or take a break is so necessary. But so many people miss exploring their own backyard. Thanks for the inspiration!
Alma
17 Nov 2019First time I’ve heard of microgap! I like the idea and a great concept for those that cannot take that gap for a long period.
Jay Artale
17 Nov 2019Wow … who knew?! Margate – trendy…hipster? That’s the last thing I would have associated with this old seaside town. Thanks for enlightening me about it’s facelift and at the impact the Turner gallery has had on this town. Might be time to dust off my preconceptions, and give this little nugget a second chance.
Becki from Meet Me In Departures
17 Nov 2019I know, it’s a shocker right? I honestly had no idea it was so trendy before I visited but they’ve really made it a desirable area to go to now 🙂
Ann
18 Nov 2019I love thea idea of a microgap, that something everyone should from time to time just to enjoy living 🙂
DoMoreBeMore
18 Nov 2019Absolutely love the entire concept behind this!
Just One Passport
20 Nov 2019This was an amazing post! I had never heard of the term microgap before. Margate sounds like the perfect place to escape to. And I love the idea of giving back.
vidadeliya
20 Nov 2019Wow I never even knew Margate existed! I’m normally so lazy and don’t leave London. Hah!
Chris
20 Nov 2019Well, I am going to admit that I have never heard of Microgapping. Due to the number of decades I have been living has probably a lot to do with why I have not. Great article and thanks for the education!
Lucee
22 Nov 2019Haven’t been to London in so long. Would love to do this.
By Land and Sea
25 Nov 2019I’ve never heard of Margate, but could easily visit here. I like a break from big cities and spending some time in smaller places. As for microgapping, I think that is a term I could apply to our life/travels too. Never took a gap year, but we get way as much as possible now.
Pubali
26 Nov 2019Have always thought about gap year, but have not done it yet. But microgap sounds like a great idea with better chance of actually doing it. Thanks for introducing to the concept along with the beautiful Margate!