upcoming cleanups

We are pausing cleanups in order to stay safe and healthy during the pandemic. We hope to be able to host cleanups soon! Check back for updates.

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about our cleanups​

Cleanups are the heart of Plastic Lakes Project. All PLP cleanups use datasheets to track the number of items collected, total weight, and types of litter found. These are completed by volunteers during cleanups and then compiled by PLP. Final results are also posted to Alliance for the Great Lakes through their Adopt-a-Beach program. PLP hopes to use the data to support changes, whether that be installing cigarette butt receptacles, recycling receptacles, or other methods to reduce pollution from entering our waterways. Prevention is key!

RESULTS: 2020

Event
August - UCC
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Number of Volunteers
16

Weight (pounds)
85

Number of Items
1502​

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RESULTS: 2019

Event
April - UCC
​July
​August
​September
Total

Number of Volunteers
35
​24
​16
​75

Weight (pounds)
90
​61
​489
162
802

Number of Items
1280
​1312
​1880
5401
9,873

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results: 2018

Event
June 
July 
August 
​September 
​October 
​October - McQuaid
Total

Number of Volunteers
9
​26
​24
​51
​29
​20

Weight (pounds)
41
109
​333
​472
​115
​121.5
​1191.5

Number of Items
1403
5219
​3429
​2692
​3414
​877
17,034

Since 2018, Plastic Lakes Project has collected 28,409 pieces of debris weighing 2,079 pounds. Over 80% of this debris is plastic or has a plastic component. Thank you to the volunteers who made these cleanups possible! 

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