posted at 2021-01-08 19:33:32
Did you know cleanup volunteers collect #LitterData from cleanups?
That data helps scientists track plastic pollution across the country. And today is the last day for you to submit information about your 2020 cleanup! Send us a DM if you need help.
Head to www.ShorelineCleanup.ca to upload data on your cleanup page.
posted at 2020-12-15 15:02:00
Over the last few months Ocean Wise and Return-It have worked together to bring #plasticpollution and #oceanconservation education to secondary schools across BC.
We are thrilled to have participated in the program, talking to youth about shoreline cleanups and how they can make a change in their own lives as citizen scientists.
https://fal.cn/3ceE0
posted at 2020-12-12 22:00:37
The holidays are a time for tradition, but this year our normal is changing around the globe.
That's why we're starting new, more sustainable and accessible traditions. Join us by leading a celebratory cleanup with your family or household as we head into the new year.
Sign up at ShorelineCleanup.ca/lead and let us know if you have any questions.
posted at 2020-12-10 16:12:00
A Canadian hero and all around incredible environmentalist, David Suzuki, has a new podcast. In the new show he discusses what a just and green recovery from COVID-19 looks like.
Guests like Neil Young and Autumn Peltier join Suzuki to talk about environmental racism, water sovereignty and sustainability.
https://davidsuzuki.org/podcast/
posted at 2020-12-08 20:32:29
There are so many benefits to putting up a real tree this holiday season. They contribute to everything from habitat restoration to carbon sequestration, not to mention, they don't create microplastics!
https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/protect-water-and-land/land-and-water-stories/real-vs-fake-christmas-tree/?src=s_fbo.gd.x.x.yearend&sf133971235=1&fbclid=IwAR0Wf0W649DYw15ee88YuDLQw30fsEP7Nro1Wf0n9tG3Gh-lrfRJxEC2yCg
posted at 2020-12-04 22:23:01
Did you know that "ghost gear," or derelict fishing gear, can be detrimental to land animals, like caribou, in addition to ocean life? Learn more about Arctic cleanups from WWF-Canada.
https://fal.cn/3c1BQ
posted at 2020-12-03 22:00:10
Tonight, our Assistant Manager, Tanya Otero, is joining Sierra Club BC, Binners’ Project, Nyoka, to discuss the #StoryofPlastic with Georgia Strait Alliance and Asparagus Magazine.
Register now for a link to watch the Story of Plastic on your own time, before the panel at 7pm tonight.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-story-of-plastic-free-documentary-screening-and-panel-discussion-tickets-129775224189
posted at 2020-11-22 16:34:00
Did you know that #ShorelineCleanup is here to help you educate kids, teenagers and adults on ocean issues?
Find webinars & online learning resources on our website. You can email ([email protected]) or DM us for help using the resources.
We'd love to help teachers incorporate solo or household cleanups into their lesson plans this fall and winter. Let us know how we can help!
https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/onlineeducation
posted at 2020-11-20 22:23:04
This year, oceans and freshwaters across Canada received great news. The federal government announced a ban on six types of single-use plastics, coming into effect in 2021.
We're thrilled to announce that a portion of the data used to inform this decision was collected by #TeamShoreline volunteers.
https://www.aquablog.ca/2020/11/citizen-science-informs-government-ban-of-single-use-plastics/
posted at 2020-11-18 19:16:04
Make sure you get out onto your local shoreline one more time before the winter arrives. The snow and salt that comes with winter can turn large pieces of plastic into smaller, more easily ingested plastics, or #microplastics, through the colder months. These tiny plastics enter the ocean with runoff in the spring.
Register to lead your own cleanup at ShorelineCleanup.ca.
#TeamShoreline
posted at 2020-11-16 15:58:01
Why are we finding tampon applicators on Canadian shorelines? This could be, "an indicator that there's sewage being discharged in the area."
Learn more in this new CBC article, which includes and information details from Shoreline Cleanup's litter data and our National Program Manager, Kate Le Souef.
https://fal.cn/3bBdM
posted at 2020-11-14 17:09:00
Is it too late to turn the tide on plastics in our ocean? Stem our fast fashion addiction? Curb our takeaway food culture?
‘Creatures of Convenience’ is a new doc that follows the story of a filmmaker and young father who explores solutions to reduce plastic waste in his family with help from experts including Ocean Wise’s Peter Ross and Anna Posacka, and Shoreline Cleanup's Assistant Manager, Tanya Otero. Watch now on CBC Gem!
https://fal.cn/3bzod
posted at 2020-11-12 23:06:20
Are you wondering what it takes to lead a cleanup these days? We're here to help.
Find everything you need to know and more in our guide: https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/storage/resources/solo-and-small-team-cleanup-checklist-covid-19.pdf
posted at 2020-10-27 13:03:02
Our shorelines look haunted this time of year with increased litter from single-use candy wrappers! Did you know that in 2019 #TeamShoreline collected 75,000 food wrappers off Canadian shorelines?
Together, we can make sure that number goes down by leading cleanups, shopping sustainably and caring for our watersheds.
Register your Halloween cleanup today: ShorelineCleanup.ca/lead.
posted at 2020-10-24 14:36:01
Ocean Wise supports Mi’kmaq harvesters in their right to fish and we are deeply saddened to have watched the situation in Nova Scotia escalate over the past weeks to include the damage of gear and private property, spoiling of catch, and racism.
Mi’kmaq harvesters have a right to access the marine resources in this country without fear of intimidation or violence. https://fal.cn/3b8HB
posted at 2020-10-23 20:44:05
It's important to tackle #WasteReduction from multiple perspectives. While you make sustainable swaps, you can also #StopTheLeak of waste into the environment by completing cleanups. We're here to help you plan yours, anywhere you like, at a time that works for you.
You can access our COVID-19 guidelines here: https://bit.ly/31BmD4u and dive into our Site Coordinator guide here: https://bit.ly/31z9R6I.
posted at 2020-10-21 21:06:02
More than 100,000 pieces of litter were collected by volunteers during the #CleanupAcrossCanada. What did you find?
Don't forget to log your data on your cleanup page at ShorelineCleanup.ca. When you provide your litter finds to us, we give the information to NGOs, research groups and government groups to help make decisions about plastic legislation going forward.
posted at 2020-10-19 13:12:03
Tomorrow afternoon Waste Reduction Week in Canada and #TeamShoreline challenge you to trivia! How much do you know about plastics?
This virtual event is open to everyone and there are no limits on team size so the more people you can gather, the better your chances will be.
Sign up here to save your spot: https://fal.cn/3b0DL
posted at 2020-10-17 15:19:04
What do you know about plastics? Grab your team and join us and Waste Reduction Week in Canada this coming Tuesday for trivia at 2pm PT and 5pm ET.
There are no limits on team size so the more people you can gather, the better your chances will be. Sign up here to save your spot: https://fal.cn/3aZfI
posted at 2020-10-16 20:56:01
In British Columbia more cleanups took place during #CleanupAcrossCanada than last year! #TeamShoreline volunteers came together, while apart, in solo, household and small group cleanups to care for their watersheds like never before.
Be a part of this groundbreaking movement and lead a cleanup at your favourite waterway or storm drain. Head to ShorelineCleanup.ca to begin.
https://fal.cn/3aYHc
posted at 2020-10-14 23:52:07
We are so thankful to everyone who joined #TeamShoreline this fall in our #CleanupAcrossCanada. More than 6,000 volunteers participated in nearly 300 cleanups, collecting thousands of kilograms of litter to keep their local shorelines healthy.
Volunteers removed everything from masks and toilet lids, to fishing gear and hula hoops, in cleanups across the country, from New Brunswick to the Northwest Territories.
Now, get started on your next cleanup by signing up at ShorelineCleanup.ca!
posted at 2020-10-09 21:20:25
This is the last weekend for us to #CleanupAcrossCanada together. You still have time to challenge a friend to cleanup and see who can collect the most litter in their location.
Register your cleanup at your favourite watershed and get access to resources like a site coordinator guide, participant certificates, an interactive map and more! We're here to help every step of the way.
Head to https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/cleanupacrosscanada to get started.
posted at 2020-10-07 19:20:02
Today, the Environment and Climate Change Minister announced that a ban on six single-use plastic items will begin in 2021. Five of these are in the top twelve most common litter items found on Canadian shorelines.
To decide which items would be banned, the Government of Canada looked at many resources, including Shoreline Cleanup's #DirtyDozen, and comprehensive litter data collected by #TeamShoreline volunteers.
To contribute to our litter data, sign up to lead a cleanup at ShorelineCleanup.ca.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/canada-banning-plastic-bags-straws-cutlery-and-other-single-use-items-by-the-end-of-2021-1.5135968
posted at 2020-10-03 13:12:03
Join us this Monday, October 5th, at 9:00am PT/ 12:00pm ET to hear from our sponsors about how they are supporting conservation and finding solutions to keep litter out of nature.
Learn about how we work together to accomplish more and ask the questions you want to know. Register here: https://fal.cn/3aHGz
Did you know cleanup volunteers collect #LitterData from cleanups? That data helps scientists track plastic pollution across the country. And today is the last day for you to submit information about your 2020 cleanup! Send us a DM if you need help. Head to www.ShorelineCleanup.ca to upload data on your cleanup page.
Over the last few months Ocean Wise and Return-It have worked together to bring #plasticpollution and #oceanconservation education to secondary schools across BC. We are thrilled to have participated in the program, talking to youth about shoreline cleanups and how they can make a change in their own lives as citizen scientists. https://fal.cn/3ceE0
The holidays are a time for tradition, but this year our normal is changing around the globe. That's why we're starting new, more sustainable and accessible traditions. Join us by leading a celebratory cleanup with your family or household as we head into the new year. Sign up at ShorelineCleanup.ca/lead and let us know if you have any questions.
A Canadian hero and all around incredible environmentalist, David Suzuki, has a new podcast. In the new show he discusses what a just and green recovery from COVID-19 looks like. Guests like Neil Young and Autumn Peltier join Suzuki to talk about environmental racism, water sovereignty and sustainability. https://davidsuzuki.org/podcast/
There are so many benefits to putting up a real tree this holiday season. They contribute to everything from habitat restoration to carbon sequestration, not to mention, they don't create microplastics! https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/protect-water-and-land/land-and-water-stories/real-vs-fake-christmas-tree/?src=s_fbo.gd.x.x.yearend&sf133971235=1&fbclid=IwAR0Wf0W649DYw15ee88YuDLQw30fsEP7Nro1Wf0n9tG3Gh-lrfRJxEC2yCg
Did you know that "ghost gear," or derelict fishing gear, can be detrimental to land animals, like caribou, in addition to ocean life? Learn more about Arctic cleanups from WWF-Canada. https://fal.cn/3c1BQ
Tonight, our Assistant Manager, Tanya Otero, is joining Sierra Club BC, Binners’ Project, Nyoka, to discuss the #StoryofPlastic with Georgia Strait Alliance and Asparagus Magazine. Register now for a link to watch the Story of Plastic on your own time, before the panel at 7pm tonight. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-story-of-plastic-free-documentary-screening-and-panel-discussion-tickets-129775224189
Did you know that #ShorelineCleanup is here to help you educate kids, teenagers and adults on ocean issues? Find webinars & online learning resources on our website. You can email ([email protected]) or DM us for help using the resources. We'd love to help teachers incorporate solo or household cleanups into their lesson plans this fall and winter. Let us know how we can help! https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/onlineeducation
This year, oceans and freshwaters across Canada received great news. The federal government announced a ban on six types of single-use plastics, coming into effect in 2021. We're thrilled to announce that a portion of the data used to inform this decision was collected by #TeamShoreline volunteers. https://www.aquablog.ca/2020/11/citizen-science-informs-government-ban-of-single-use-plastics/
Make sure you get out onto your local shoreline one more time before the winter arrives. The snow and salt that comes with winter can turn large pieces of plastic into smaller, more easily ingested plastics, or #microplastics, through the colder months. These tiny plastics enter the ocean with runoff in the spring. Register to lead your own cleanup at ShorelineCleanup.ca. #TeamShoreline
Why are we finding tampon applicators on Canadian shorelines? This could be, "an indicator that there's sewage being discharged in the area." Learn more in this new CBC article, which includes and information details from Shoreline Cleanup's litter data and our National Program Manager, Kate Le Souef. https://fal.cn/3bBdM
Is it too late to turn the tide on plastics in our ocean? Stem our fast fashion addiction? Curb our takeaway food culture? ‘Creatures of Convenience’ is a new doc that follows the story of a filmmaker and young father who explores solutions to reduce plastic waste in his family with help from experts including Ocean Wise’s Peter Ross and Anna Posacka, and Shoreline Cleanup's Assistant Manager, Tanya Otero. Watch now on CBC Gem! https://fal.cn/3bzod
Are you wondering what it takes to lead a cleanup these days? We're here to help. Find everything you need to know and more in our guide: https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/storage/resources/solo-and-small-team-cleanup-checklist-covid-19.pdf
Our shorelines look haunted this time of year with increased litter from single-use candy wrappers! Did you know that in 2019 #TeamShoreline collected 75,000 food wrappers off Canadian shorelines? Together, we can make sure that number goes down by leading cleanups, shopping sustainably and caring for our watersheds. Register your Halloween cleanup today: ShorelineCleanup.ca/lead.
Ocean Wise supports Mi’kmaq harvesters in their right to fish and we are deeply saddened to have watched the situation in Nova Scotia escalate over the past weeks to include the damage of gear and private property, spoiling of catch, and racism. Mi’kmaq harvesters have a right to access the marine resources in this country without fear of intimidation or violence. https://fal.cn/3b8HB
It's important to tackle #WasteReduction from multiple perspectives. While you make sustainable swaps, you can also #StopTheLeak of waste into the environment by completing cleanups. We're here to help you plan yours, anywhere you like, at a time that works for you. You can access our COVID-19 guidelines here: https://bit.ly/31BmD4u and dive into our Site Coordinator guide here: https://bit.ly/31z9R6I.
More than 100,000 pieces of litter were collected by volunteers during the #CleanupAcrossCanada. What did you find? Don't forget to log your data on your cleanup page at ShorelineCleanup.ca. When you provide your litter finds to us, we give the information to NGOs, research groups and government groups to help make decisions about plastic legislation going forward.
Tomorrow afternoon Waste Reduction Week in Canada and #TeamShoreline challenge you to trivia! How much do you know about plastics? This virtual event is open to everyone and there are no limits on team size so the more people you can gather, the better your chances will be. Sign up here to save your spot: https://fal.cn/3b0DL
What do you know about plastics? Grab your team and join us and Waste Reduction Week in Canada this coming Tuesday for trivia at 2pm PT and 5pm ET. There are no limits on team size so the more people you can gather, the better your chances will be. Sign up here to save your spot: https://fal.cn/3aZfI
In British Columbia more cleanups took place during #CleanupAcrossCanada than last year! #TeamShoreline volunteers came together, while apart, in solo, household and small group cleanups to care for their watersheds like never before. Be a part of this groundbreaking movement and lead a cleanup at your favourite waterway or storm drain. Head to ShorelineCleanup.ca to begin. https://fal.cn/3aYHc
We are so thankful to everyone who joined #TeamShoreline this fall in our #CleanupAcrossCanada. More than 6,000 volunteers participated in nearly 300 cleanups, collecting thousands of kilograms of litter to keep their local shorelines healthy. Volunteers removed everything from masks and toilet lids, to fishing gear and hula hoops, in cleanups across the country, from New Brunswick to the Northwest Territories. Now, get started on your next cleanup by signing up at ShorelineCleanup.ca!
This is the last weekend for us to #CleanupAcrossCanada together. You still have time to challenge a friend to cleanup and see who can collect the most litter in their location. Register your cleanup at your favourite watershed and get access to resources like a site coordinator guide, participant certificates, an interactive map and more! We're here to help every step of the way. Head to https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/cleanupacrosscanada to get started.
Today, the Environment and Climate Change Minister announced that a ban on six single-use plastic items will begin in 2021. Five of these are in the top twelve most common litter items found on Canadian shorelines. To decide which items would be banned, the Government of Canada looked at many resources, including Shoreline Cleanup's #DirtyDozen, and comprehensive litter data collected by #TeamShoreline volunteers. To contribute to our litter data, sign up to lead a cleanup at ShorelineCleanup.ca. https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/canada-banning-plastic-bags-straws-cutlery-and-other-single-use-items-by-the-end-of-2021-1.5135968
Join us this Monday, October 5th, at 9:00am PT/ 12:00pm ET to hear from our sponsors about how they are supporting conservation and finding solutions to keep litter out of nature. Learn about how we work together to accomplish more and ask the questions you want to know. Register here: https://fal.cn/3aHGz