upcoming cleanups
2019 Cleanups
June 8
July 13
August 10
September 14
Locations to be determined
June 8
July 13
August 10
September 14
Locations to be determined
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: 2018
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Event
June July August September October October - McQuaid |
# of Volunteers
9 26 24 51 29 20 |
Total Weight (pounds)
41 109 333 472 115 121.5 |
Total # of Items
1403 5219 3429 2692 3364 877 |
In 2018, Plastic Lakes Project collected 16,984 pieces of debris weighing 1,191 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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