Protect Our Beaches - Charleston Beach Cleanup

Shem Creek Boardwalk,Mount Pleasant SC 29464

29 October, 2022

Description

Please join United By Blue and Corona USA for a fun-filled Beach Cleanup Event by volunteering to clean up a local Charleston beach. The exact location for this Charleston event has not been determined but pre-register to stay tuned for location details shortly. The focus of the day will be cleaning up beach litter including pesky microplastics and other debris to stop it from entering the nearby water system. Volunteers will be led by staff to clean up trash and plastic from the park and shoreline area. All cleanup supplies will be provided, and prize giveaways and snacks will be provided as a thanks for your volunteerism. Water, sunscreen, bug spray, and sanitation supplies will also be provided - please bring a reusable water bottle to re-fill as needed. Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting a bit dirty. Though no alcohol will be present onsite, due to sponsorship from Corona, this cleanup event is open to volunteers ages 21+. Important Details: All participants must be 21+ years of age to volunteer.United By Blue will adhere to all local regulations pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. This event is fully outdoors and efforts will be made to keep volunteer groups spread out. While a mask is not required for this event, masks are welcome. Our reusable cleanup supplies are industrially cleaned between uses, but we welcome volunteers to bring their own supplies if they feel more comfortable.All United By Blue cleanups are ability inclusive. If you anticipate needing ability-related accommodations, please contact [email protected] ahead of time.All volunteers who register for the cleanup through this link will receive an email the week of the cleanup with details on parking, weather, what to bring, and all other necessary details.This United By Blue beach cleanup event is sponsored by Corona USA, who believes a better tomorrow is made possible by the choices we make today. To transform that belief into action, Corona USA, in partnership with Oceanic Global, is on a mission to Protect Our Beaches by removing 1 million pounds of ocean-bound and waterline plastic waste from our rivers, lakes, and oceans. This United By Blue beach cleanup event, supported by Corona USA and Oceanic Global, helps to amplify their impact, generating positive, long-term effects through community engagement and education; putting the power to Protect Our Beaches in the hands of individuals and industries alike.