Discover the heart of community stewardship with I Love A Clean San Diego at our two countywide cleanup events! Creek to Bay in April to celebrate Earth week and Coastal Cleanup Day in September as part of a much larger international effort organized by the Coastal Commission and Ocean Conservancy. Explore the impact of our collective efforts by checking out the impressive totals from our recent events below. Together, we’re making a lasting difference in our beautiful San Diego County! For more details on this year’s Creek to Bay event and and Coastal Cleanup Day, click below.
If you would like to join the community of businesses that support this event, please contact Steve Morris at smorris@cleansd.org.
Saturday, September 23, 2023
On Coastal Cleanup Day, our dedicated volunteers categorize collected litter, contributing vital data to the world’s largest marine debris database. Unsurprisingly, the top three culprits littering San Diego County are all forms of plastic!
- Cigarette Butts (Plastic Filters): Did you know TerraCycle offers a free program to transform discarded cigarette butts into park benches? It’s a small act that can make a big difference in our environment.
- Food Wrappers: Imagine the positive rippled effect of crafting your favorite snacks at home and eliminating unnecessary packaging altogether. Let’s embrace sustainable alternatives and reduce our ecological footprint.
- Bottle Caps: Here’s a recycling tip – bottle caps can only be recycled if reattached to their original bottles. If not, they’re too small for residential recycling services to process. Lets ensure these caps find their way back to their bottles for a greener tomorrow.