Volunteer participation in beach clean-ups has risen by up to 50 per cent over the past year, with organisers attributing the growth to increasing environmental awareness, especially among younger Singaporeans. SINGAPORE: More people are heading to the beach – not just for recreation, but also to help clean up Singapore’s coastline.  Organisers of beach clean-up initiatives say volunteer participation has increased by as much as 50 per cent over the past year, reflecting growing public interest