A Global Clean Up Movement (and it all started with a simple walk). | César González Fernández
#impact: Social Impact | Social Entrepreneurship | Social Good
Release Date: 03/17/2026
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#impact: Social Impact | Social Entrepreneurship | Social Good
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info_outlineIn this episode you meet César González Fernández, the founder of CSFN (Clean Something for Nothing) and an EU Climate Pact ambassador. César's journey started in 2018 with something so simple yet powerful: picking up litter on his daily dog walk.
What began as a small personal habit quickly grew into a global movement inspiring thousands to take action for a cleaner planet.
Through the CSFN app, people in 84 countries have organized over 7,000 cleanups, collecting more than 880 tons of litter. César walks us through how the movement evolved, from a humble Instagram hashtag to a fully-fledged, user-friendly platform that makes cleanups quick, efficient, and fun. We also dive into the social impact of these community-driven efforts and why every single action, no matter how small, matters in driving real change.
One of our favorite parts? Cesar introduces the ‘Pick and Plant’ initiative, where every kilo of litter collected leads to a new tree being planted. It’s a brilliant way to multiply environmental impact while building community and global connections.
Enjoy listening and let us know what you think!
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César González Fernández LinkedIn
Clean Something For Nothing: Website | Instagram | Youtube
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