External Resources

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Plastic Free Delaware

Plastic Free Delaware is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing plastic waste in Delaware. To learn more about plastic pollution locally and about events sponsored by Plastic Free Delaware, visit the link below.

Plastic Free Delaware

Our World In Data

Our World in Data has compiled a wonderful list of data on global plastic pollution, with information on almost every relevant topic, from the source of ocean plastic to the overall environmental impact. For more information about plastic pollution in the world, visit Our World in Data's FAQs on Plastic.

Our World in Data - FAQs on Plastic

International Union for Conservation of Nature

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has an issues brief on plastic pollution, delving into the individual facets of pollution. This includes a description of plastic itself, of its environmental impact and of ways to help combat pollution.

IUCN Marine Plastic Pollution - Issues Brief

Delaware Coastal Cleanup

Every September, the state of Delaware holds a statewide coastal cleanup. There is one day that is set aside as the cleanup day, but all month is available to pick up trash and report it to Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). Click below for more information.

Delaware DNREC Coastal Cleanup

Other Delaware Cleanup Links

The following links are various trash cleanups and resources for Delaware.

Keep Delaware Beautiful - Take Action Delaware Surfrider Foundation - Beach Cleanups DelDOT Litter Cleanup Initiatives

Maryland.gov - Healthy Beach Habits

As part of Maryland Healthy Beaches, the state of Maryland has a webpage listing healthy beach habits, from hygiene to litter control. This is a wonderful checklist for anyone visiting any beach, anywhere, and helps both your own health and that of the environment.

Maryland Healthy Beaches - Healthy Beach Habits

Bahamas Plastic Movement

Bahamas Plastic Movement is a non-profit organization founded by Kristal Ambrose to help deal with plastic pollution. In addition to working on education, policy change, and citizen science, there has been produced a movie titled Plastic Warriors and a kids' book called Kai and Gaia Discover the Gyre.

Bahamas Plastic Movement - Home

World Ocean Day

Since 2002, World Ocean Day has been on June 8 of every year, organized by The Ocean Foundation and organizations around the globe. It has been recognized by the United Nations since 2008 and had over two thousand events worldwide in 2019. In 2022, there were over 15,000 events. The action theme for 2024 is "Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate". Click below to learn more.

World Ocean Day