More than a dozen people swept the beach, and it was spotless by sunset.

As an incentive to take part, organisers compiled raffle prizes, gifts from local businesses, and participants were given free entry to the draw.

If you would like to join Plastic Free Kiama on their quarterly beach clean-ups, find them on Facebook.

The next frontier for the group is certifying restaurants as ‘Ocean Friendly’.

They are working with Surf Rider Foundation, South Coast to certify local restaurants that meet the criteria.