Volunteers are being invited to help remove litter from the shoreline while taking part in an innovative project that transforms beach waste into useful new products.

Beach Clean 2.0 will be held at Ballygally Beach on May 18; June 8, and June 29 from 6-8pm.

It’s all part of a new wave of circular waste management, led by the Future Island-Island project and facilitated by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.

"Researchers from Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast will share their method of separating litter as we pick, which they can then turn into new 3D printing filament and other building material,” the council added.

All ages and abilities are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Equipment will be provided.