What is Bin Cliffing?
How it all started?
Bin Cliffing is a nonprofit charitable cause aiming to keep the world clean.
It combines a full-body workout while being environmentally friendly.
It started in Australia in 2013 with the idea of rescuing waste bins that were littered off the cliffs of Sydney.
Too often parts of the beach cliffs for example are too dangerous for the council's cleaners to reach due to work safety.
That's where "bincliffers" come to play and turn a workout into a greater cause.
How to Bincliff?
Dealing with waste, rubbish in the outdoor is not like picking up lollies.
Read the instructions to properly bincliff.
Equipment
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Wear appropriate footwear.
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Use waterproof gloves.
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Use clippers to prevent grabbing sharp objects (broken glass, cans) with your hands.
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Use a double reinforced plastic bag for depositing waste.
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Keep your phone within reach in case of an emergency.
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Use water goggles to recover underwater or floating waste.
Planning
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Study the area before you begin.
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Evaluate all dangerous elements (sharp cliffs, waves, unstable edges or trees etc).
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Consider the sea tides.
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Mark your path if needed to avoid getting lost.
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Avoid doing bincliffing after dark.
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Know your limits.
Wildlife
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Be aware of wildlife, snakes habitats etc.
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Avoid lifting up rocks, or sticking your hands inside a box.
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If you cannot see what's inside, or behind an object use a long stick to check.
Wellbeing
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Carry out at least five pushups and squats before you begin.
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Keep yourself hydrated.
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When the rubbish bag becomes heavy change it.
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Take a break regularly.
Share
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Create an event on social media.
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Create your community of bincliffers.
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Hashtag #bincliffing.
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Share your great contribution.
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Send Bincliffing your videos/photos so we get to know you.
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Let us help you purchase some tools through our donations.
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Or, participate in a donation to our cause.