Earth Action Crusaders: Unveiling Girl Up's Nationwide Efforts for Earth Day 2025
For Earth Day 2025, our Shoreline Cleanup team partnered with Girl Up USA for an epic project: the second annual Shoreline Cleanup Day of Action! This initiative gave 20 young environmental protectors from across the US small grants to organize cleanups in their local communities. These cleanups took place in spots such as California, Nevada, Philadelphia, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and many more - in total, 12 states!
These amazing young leaders stepped up for Mother Nature, removing a hefty 239 kilograms (or 528 pounds) of trash that would've wound up in our waterways. They spruced up an impressive 52 kilometres (or 32 miles) of coastline. The most frequent find? Little chunks of plastic from various sources, closely followed by bottle caps and cigarette butts.
These cleanups made a huge impact on local communities and the youth leaders themselves!
The Shoreline Cleanup program, presented in the US by founding sponsor Tru Earth, offers the easiest way for everyday enthusiasts, school groups, and fellow water lovers to make a difference in their communities.
Fancy teaming up with us for community-based Shoreline Cleanup ventures? Let's chat! Reach out to us at shoreline@our website - we can't wait to hear from you!
To buddy up with Tru Earth on community-based shoreline cleanup efforts, you can take these steps:
Steps to Collaborate:
- Get Familiar with Tru Earth's Initiatives: Tru Earth backs the American Shoreline Cleanup program, supported by Ocean Wise, which aims to safeguard US coastlines. Being in the know about their current projects will help align your organization's objectives with theirs.
- Drop Them a Line: Connect with Tru Earth by email or social media, expressing your desire to work together. Check out their social media platforms for any volunteer opportunities or call-to-actions.
- Find Common Ground: Emphasize how your organization's aspirations align with Tru Earth's mission, such as environmental protection, community involvement, or education on ocean pollution.
- Brainstorm a Collaboration Plan: Develop a plan outlining ways your organization can contribute to Tru Earth's shoreline cleanup efforts. This could include providing volunteers, resources, or expertise.
- Rally the Troops: Involve local communities and schools by organizing educational workshops or cleanup events. This helps create a broader base of support and fosters a sense of responsibility among community members.
- Keep in Touch and Build Strong Relationships: follow up with Tru Earth to talk details and ensure a productive collaboration. Developing strong relationships with their team will help in planning and executing successful cleanup events.
Additional Resources:
- Big Blue Ocean Cleanup: Link up with organizations like Big Blue Ocean Cleanup, offering resources and support for global cleanup initiatives. They also provide educational workshops to empower your community efforts.
- SeaKeepers Educational Outreach: Utilize educational resources from SeaKeepers to boost community awareness and engagement, especially in educational settings.
By adhering to these steps, your organization can team up with Tru Earth on shoreline cleanup efforts, contributing to a cleaner and healthier planet.
The Shoreline Cleanup program, aiming to safeguard coastal regions, promotes sustainable living by engaging communities in environmental-science projects, such as the removal of pollution from home-and-garden waste like plastic, bottle caps, and cigarette butts. By partnering with Tru Earth, organizations can collaborate on clean-up initiatives, focusing on education, community involvement, and the implementation of sustainable-living practices in lifestyle choices.
