Cleanups in the Times of COVID

Combatting beach pollution- and the pandemic- safely

In the early part of 2020 when the coronavirus was still novel and quarantine was just beginning in the United State, “were just” aroused to see mother nature rebound as people around the world were forced to stay home. The liquids in the Venice canals became clearer, air pollution “dropped to unprecedented levels” in major metropolis around the world and the notorious smog of Los Angeles cleared to disclose its beautiful downtown skyline.

But numerous failed to realize an unintended side effect of the virus- a huge increase in the use of expendable face cover-ups and latex gloves. An thought 125 billion face cover-ups and 65 billion gauntlets were used globally each month, according to a recent report. Conservationists immediately realise security threats this posed to our ocean as masks and mitts were soon knew sown across the coast. Not long after did we start seeing this trash( facemasks, latex mitts, takeout receptacles) pile up on our shores.

Because of this, it’s imperative that we continue to protect our oceans and beaches.

While large-scale sea cleanups are no longer practicable options due to social distancing regulations, there are still safe ways to host beach cleanups within your community. At Orange County Coastkeeper, we utilized the California Coastal Commission’s annual Coastal Cleanup Day- which this year turned into a cleanup month– to help clean up our coasts and coastal parishes. Parties across California were encouraged to clean our seashores by expansive through their own places, commons, bays, series, rivers, and coasts every Saturday in the month of September( and beyond ).

It’s up to each and every one of us to protect our waterways, whether that be as a company, a family, private individuals or a small group. While we may have to get more creative about how to do it as their home communities, we still have a responsibility to ourselves and one another to do our division. If you’re interested in more ways to host safe beach cleanups, we’ve got you comprised!

Here are some access you can safely preserve our seas clean-living 😛 TAGEND

1. Virtual OCCK Beach Cleanups- “Beautification on Your Block” is the remote version of our classic community coast cleanup occasion. Go take a walk around your place and cleaning process any garbage you find. You can even contribute your litter data by downloading the free CleanSwell app& referring your group’ Coastkeeper Clean’. This is helpful for us, as well as policymakers regarding debris avoidance and control. More information on how to participate can be found here.

2. Host or Sponsor a Corporate Cleanup- While it’s no longer safe to hold massive fellowship cleanups, you and your coworkers can still work with us to host a socially distant cleanup. Get in touch with us today to see the different ways your fellowship can( safely) make a difference.

3. Keep Coastal Cleanup Month Going Strong- Environmentalism isn’t a Green Day song – you don’t have to stop really because September outcomes! Do your place to keep your own community clean and encourage others to do the same.

If you’re interested in more spaces you can get involved with OCCK or information on how to protect your own waterways, let us know. All irrigate soldiers are welcome here!

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