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365,000 Pounds of Plastic Removed: Urgent Call for Cleanup

7/15/2025

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The Surfrider Foundation's 2024 Beach Cleanup Report unveils a staggering 365,000 pounds of trash, mostly plastic, removed from our shores. This eye-opening statistic underscores the urgent need for beach cleanups and advocates for policies that hold manufacturers accountable. Community efforts, like the Better Beach Alliance, play a vital role in the fight against plastic pollution.

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The Surfrider Foundation's 2024 Beach Cleanup Report unveils a staggering 365,000 pounds of trash, mostly plastic, removed from our shores. This eye-opening statistic underscores the urgent need for beach cleanups and advocates for policies that hold manufacturers accountable. Community efforts, like the Better Beach Alliance, play a vital role in the fight against plastic pollution.