Top 10 Ways to Keep our Beaches Clean this Memorial Day

Memorial Day is fast approaching and on Memorial Day weekend, we will have an influx of trash on our beaches. Here is a list of the top ten things you can do to reduce the amount of trash during Memorial Day weekend:

1.) Stay away from plastic bags! Instead of using plastic bags to bring your snacks in, use reusable bags and containers.

2.) Bring a trash bag with you to make sure you throw everything away; that way trash won’t be buried in the sand throughout the day or left when you leave.

3.) If you are walking along the beach and see trash or cans/bottles, safely pick them up and throw them away.

4.) Make a game with your friends and family on who can gather the most cans. Whoever wins, gets to keep the money when you cash them in!

5.) Switch over to reusable water bottles, instead of single-use plastic bottles (this can make a huge difference each day).

6.) Instead of making this weekend focused around eating and drinking, make it about socializing and physical activity. Play some Frisbee!

7.) If you are allowed to have bonfires at the beach, refrain from burning your trash, especially plastics! Also, make sure the fire is fully out before you leave.

8.) If you have pets, pick up after them, so nobody will experience stepping in something other than sand.

9.) Don’t smoke! Cigarette butts are the leading pollutant on our beaches and there are many negative effects that come from the cigarettes in our water. If you have the urge to smoke, be sure to dispose of the entire cigarette butt appropriately.

10.) Encourage others you know to use these tips and to do their part in keeping our

beaches clean this Memorial Day weekend!

Have a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend and let’s all do our part in keeping our beaches clean!

1. Stay away from plastic bags! Instead of using plastic bags to bring your snacks, use reusable bags and containers.
2. Bring a trash bag with you to make sure you throw everything away; that way trash won’t be buried in the sand throughout the day or left when you leave.
3. If you are walking along the beach and see trash or cans/bottles, safely pick them up and throw them away.
4. Make a game with your friends and family on who can gather the most cans. Whoever wins, gets to keep the money when you cash them in!
5. Switch over to reusable water bottles, instead of single-use plastic bottles (this can make a huge difference each day).
6. Instead of making this weekend focused around eating and drinking, make it about socializing and physical activity. Play some Frisbee!
7. If you are allowed to have bonfires at the beach, refrain from burning your trash, especially plastics. Also, make sure the fire is fully out before you leave.
8. If you have pets, pick up after them, so nobody will experience stepping in something other than sand.
9. Don’t smoke! Cigarette butts are the leading pollutant on our beaches and there are many negative effects that come from the cigarettes in our water. If you have the urge to smoke, be sure to dispose of the entire cigarette butt appropriately.
10. Encourage others you know to use these tips and to do their part in keeping our beaches clean this Memorial Day weekend.

Have a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend and let’s all do our part in keeping our beaches clean!