... huge amounts of rubbish onto the shoreline with each wave. It was absolutely heartbreaking to see!
There was just so much plastic and Styrofoam. In hindsight, our organization is grateful that the ocean had large waves that morning enabling us to help capture it all. It was terrifying to see but looking at the glass half full - thank goodness we were there to capture it all before it went back into the ecosystem.
Check out a few of our totals below!!
Plastic Items
Plastic Pieces: 1,213
Plastic Wrappers (candy): 58
Plastic Fast Food (cups, lids, plates, utensils): 16
Plastic Bottle Caps/Rings: 83
Plastic Straws, Stirrers: 38
Balloons/Ribbons: 25
Styrofoam Pieces: 1326
Cigarette Butts: 262
Cigar Tips: 5
Disposable Lighters: 5
Vape Cartridge: 7
Paper pieces: 47
Glass Beverage Bottles: 11
Glass Pieces: 11
Metal Lids, Caps, and Pulls: 17
Batteries: 3
Razor: 2
Syringes, Needles: 4
Total Items collected: 3,170
Let’s make this world as beautiful and healthy as we can.
Grab your friends and let’s Pick Up For Paradise!
