Over 1200 pounds of trash successfully retrieved during August cleanups organized by The Clean Earth Project

Two beaches in Fairfield County, Connecticut restored thanks to volunteers

Stratford, CT, USA - September 10, 2019 /MarketersMedia/ —

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Fairfield County, Connecticut (September 5, 2019) The beaches along Long Island Sound are beloved by Connecticut residents. Whether walking on the beach, playing in the sand, or swimming in the tidal estuary of the Atlantic Ocean, these destinations of seaside fun have four season appeal for most residents. Unfortunately, for many parks and beaches along the jagged coastline, litter and trash have become a big problem. Plastic bottles and caps, fast food wrappers, cigarette butts and plastic straws challenge the long-term health and vitality of these outdoor livable spaces.

It’s a problem faced all over the country, and not unique to the Connecticut shoreline, but The Clean Earth Project knows the importance of cleaning-up locally in order to make a global impact. During the month of August, TCEP organized two beach clean-up events with incredible success. The first, on August 17th, took place at Pleasure Beach in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It wasn’t the easiest point to travel to - people arrived by boat or water taxi - but volunteers were committed to beautifying their local beach in spite of the trek. Thanks to TCEP’s partnership with the Audubon Society Wildlife Guards and the dedication of 21 volunteers, 528.7 pounds of trash were retrieved.

“My heart has been breaking recently over the state of our oceans,” said volunteer Julie Gulemi. “I wanted to find ways to help the Earth heal. Attending The Clean Earth Project’s event at Pleasure Beach - I was in shock. At first it was overwhelming to realize the sheer amount of trash that had accumulated there. It was such an incredible experience.”

The following weekend, on August 24th, TCEP organized two cleanups in Stratford, Connecticut at Long Beach in the morning and Short Beach during the afternoon in partnership with Friends of Short Beach, Short Beach Park Commission. In just a few hours, a combined 100 volunteers picked up nearly 750 pounds of trash. For many volunteers, there is a deep sense of ownership over their local beaches and also tremendous pride in keeping the area clean. Some volunteers felt so good about their experiences, they were driven to do more.

“Seeing the pile of trash we picked up at Pleasure Beach on the 17th was humbling, but also exhilarating and motivating. I wanted more, so I decided to join the next TCEP event here in Stratford,” said Gulemi. “I brought a friend and we loved every second of it. I believe in the TCEP mission as they are providing us a tangible way to help the Earth heal. Each of us has the power to make a huge difference in this world.”

Volunteers were able to discuss the problem at hand and learn about other ways to help the environment. Thanks to Garbo Grabber products, Trash Baggers and Reachers, volunteers found the cleanup process to be easier and more sanitary than expected. The task became so easy and fun, they were able to focus their attention on making connections with their fellow eco-warriors.

"This is the best organized cleanup I've ever attended," said Dawn Handschuh. "We filled 4 bags worth of trash and way too many straws, bottle caps and soft plastics. Thanks for the great tools, too."

In addition to the many volunteers, these cleanups were made possible through collaboration with various local businesses whose missions support environmental advocacy. They include: Friends of Short Beach, Short Beach Park Commission, Knapp’s Landing, Oar & Oak, Pulaski Strength, Fair Harbor Clothing, njoiii, Shoreline Pools, BRYAC Raw Bar and Garbo Grabber.

Contact Info:
Name: Ashley Lionetti
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Organization: The Clean Earth Project
Website: http://www.thecleanearthproject.com

Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV94XkIz80k

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