The students collected nearly 20kg of waste during their cleanups! What kind of litter is on an arctic shoreline? Plastic pollution in the ocean is ubiquitous it appears even in the most remote arctic regions, travelling by wind and waves from lower to higher latitudes. But while plastic pollution is a common out in the … Continued
By Taylor Penzes Hi, I’m Taylor. I recently graduated into the rewarding field of social work, something I’ve seen myself working in as a career ever since I was a young girl. Actually, scratch that… I wanted to be a veterinarian, but hey, I got myself a dog, so helping people instead naturally became a … Continued
Learning from others can help make something that seems intimidating, in fact, really easy to do. Like shoreline cleanups! Starting as a participant is a great way to learn the ropes before leading a cleanup of your very own. This is what volunteer Vanessa Fladmark did through the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. Vanessa is an all around ocean champion, as a volunteer on the shorelines, a researcher and … Continued
Our homes and neighbourhoods are all decked out in the season’s festive finery. While this time of year is cozy and jolly, there is a downside to all the glitter and lights. During the holidays we tend to accumulate and then immediately throw out things like decorations, gifts, trees and lots more, without a second … Continued
One year ago, I went on a life-changing expedition to Ecuador and spent five weeks in the Andes Mountains, the Amazon Rainforest and the Galapagos Islands. Organized through the University of Toronto, I spent this time studying species’ conservation and getting a firsthand look at some of the world’s most well-known ecological hotspots. Only after … Continued
Matthew Zarmati, Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator for Loblaw Companies Limited, is one of our Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup champions and a leader in the workplace. He has encouraged thousands of Loblaw employees and families to volunteer across the country. We caught up with Matt to hear his shoreline cleanup stories and learn some valuable tips … Continued
Avneet and Ramneek Dhunna are twin sisters and inspiring high school students from Surrey, BC that are taking a stand against shoreline litter. This dynamic duo is showing how easy it is to make a change by leading a shoreline cleanup, and are even taking the message to their school. We are honoured to spotlight … Continued
It is estimated that by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. Plastic pollution isn’t only an ocean issue – at least 80 per cent of the plastic in our oceans originates on land, including parks, sidewalks, and, yes, campuses. Your local campus is a part of nature and connected to … Continued
For some, shoreline cleanups become an annual tradition that they look forward to every year. Scout Canada Leader, Henry Starzynski, started leading shoreline cleanups with his Ottawa 72nd group 12 years ago. For him, it was an opportunity to do something important with the youth, as well as a chance to make a lasting impact … Continued
Every year, Edmonton teacher Nick Riemann leads a school-wide cleanup of nearly 1,000 student volunteers. The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup caught up with Nick to find out how science experiments in a marsh sparked a tradition of cleanups and his tips for coordinating an amazing large-scale endeavour. [question]Why did you want to clean up your … Continued
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