Beach Clean-ups Keep Plastic Off Our Plates

January 31, 2019

By: Meghan Rooney

Join Ellika at one of our clean-ups or restoration events.

Join Ellika at one of our clean-ups or restoration events.

Ellika, our engagement coordinator, and a team of volunteers donned their ugliest Christmas sweaters to help clean up garbage at English Bay in partnership with Surfrider Foundation over the holidays. In just a couple hours, they collected 4600 cigarette butts, 29 plastic straws, 28 aluminum cans, and much more.

Volunteers at English Bay, Dec 2018.

Volunteers at English Bay, Dec 2018.

Garbage on the beach isn’t just a hazard for beachcombers, it can have serious impacts on marine wildlife including salmon. Salmon and other ocean dwellers directly or indirectly consume microplastics, which can cause intestinal damage and leaching of chemicals into their bodies. This isn’t something you want appearing in your next salmon dinner!

In 2019, we’ve made resolutions to reduce our plastic consumption and help keep our local waterways clean. Join Ellika at a riverside cleanup this spring! 

Keep in touch with volunteer opportunities and social events by joining our volunteer email list.

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Beach Clean-ups Keep Plastic Off Our Plates

January 31, 2019

By: Meghan Rooney

Join Ellika at one of our clean-ups or restoration events.

Join Ellika at one of our clean-ups or restoration events.

Ellika, our engagement coordinator, and a team of volunteers donned their ugliest Christmas sweaters to help clean up garbage at English Bay in partnership with Surfrider Foundation over the holidays. In just a couple hours, they collected 4600 cigarette butts, 29 plastic straws, 28 aluminum cans, and much more.

Volunteers at English Bay, Dec 2018.

Volunteers at English Bay, Dec 2018.

Garbage on the beach isn’t just a hazard for beachcombers, it can have serious impacts on marine wildlife including salmon. Salmon and other ocean dwellers directly or indirectly consume microplastics, which can cause intestinal damage and leaching of chemicals into their bodies. This isn’t something you want appearing in your next salmon dinner!

In 2019, we’ve made resolutions to reduce our plastic consumption and help keep our local waterways clean. Join Ellika at a riverside cleanup this spring! 

Keep in touch with volunteer opportunities and social events by joining our volunteer email list.

Share This Story!

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2 Comments

  1. Steven February 1, 2019 at 4:51 pm - Reply

    Thanks for your work I’d be happy to come out next time

    • Anna Kemp February 1, 2019 at 9:48 pm - Reply

      That’s awesome Steven! Are you already on our volunteer list?

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