One of our absolute favorite stops during our camps is the Grótta Lighthouse, a place we get genuinely excited to return to every time.   Grótta is a scenic nature reserve in the Seltjarnarnes area, at the western edge of Greater Reykjavík, known for its iconic...

Cigarette butts are the most common form of litter in the world. Just one can contaminate up to 1,000 liters of water.  In this volunteering activity, we cleaned the streets by collecting cigarette butts and transformed milk cartons into DIY ashtrays. Waste can be reduced with simple...

New Year’s celebrations leave more than memories behind. Fireworks and bonfires create visible litter, but also invisible pollution.   Studies in the Reykjavík area show that during New Year’s celebrations, air pollution from fireworks can exceed European PM10 limits...

  We spent a wonderful week celebrating the 20th anniversary of SEEDS, filled with meaningful activities, inspiring conversations, and unforgettable moments.    Throughout the week, volunteers from different generations came together to share memories, reconnect, and celebrate...