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International Coastal Cleanup Day

On September 16th, join Ocean Wise in celebrating International Coastal Cleanup Day, a day for raising awareness about plastic pollution and stopping the leak of litter into our ocean.

Each year, International Coastal Cleanup Day brings together individuals and organizations from around the world. Ocean Wise is excited to host events in Toronto and Vancouver, and to share ways to get involved wherever you are!

What's an easy way to get involved?

Plastic and trash on any shoreline, including lakes and rivers, will eventually make its way into the ocean. Think about what shoreline near you could use some love and tell Ocean Wise on social media. We keep a database of shorelines that need cleanups and we'd love to add yours to the list! Tag @oceanwise on social media and be a part of keeping our ocean clean.

Social Media Toolkit

This toolkit was designed to support you in sharing International Coastal Cleanup Day events with your networks. The assets and copy below are available for download and use on your social media channels.

Instagram / Facebook:

I’m excited to take part in International Coastal Cleanup Day by sharing my shoreline with @oceanwise! This is [XXX] in [XXX city] and it could use a little love from a @shorelinecleanup. The Shoreline Cleanup program keeps a database of shorelines that could use some love, so that cleanups can be hosted by community volunteers. Join me in sharing your local shoreline!

Twitter:

I’m excited to take part in International Coastal Cleanup Day by sharing my shoreline with @oceanwise! This is [XXX] in [XXX city] and it could use a little love from a #shorelinecleanup. #ShareYourShoreline

Instagram / Facebook:

[XX Your Name / Organization Name XX] will be joining Ocean Wise in celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 16th. Gather a team and get ready for a fun day to remember on Toronto’s shoreline – there will be food, games and music! Together we can take action for the ocean.
To join the cleanup, RSVP here: https://app.ocean.org/app/cleanup/details/a0z3t00000Gvl1hAAB

Twitter:

[XX Your Name / Organization Name XX] will be joining Ocean Wise in celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day in Toronto on September 16th. Together we can take action for the ocean. To join the cleanup, RSVP here: https://app.ocean.org/app/cleanup/details/a0z3t00000Gvl1hAAB

Instagram / Facebook:

[XX Your Name / Organization Name XX] will be joining Ocean Wise in celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 16th. Come on your own or gather a team and join us on Vancouver’s shoreline! Together we can take action for the ocean…one piece of litter at a time!
To join the cleanup, RSVP here: https://app.ocean.org/app/cleanup/details/a0z3t00000GvtG1AAJ

Twitter:

[XX Your Name / Organization Name XX] will be joining Ocean Wise in celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day in Vancouver on September 16th. Together we can take action for the ocean. To join the cleanup, RSVP here: https://app.ocean.org/app/cleanup/details/a0z3t00000GvtG1AAJ

@oceanwise
@shorelinecleanup
#InternationalCoastalCleanupDay
#PlasticFreeOceans
#TeamShoreline

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