Hurricane Sandy

Over 350,000 Pieces of Debris Dumped in Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps

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More than 350,000 pieces of debris were removed from New Jersey beaches in 2012, the new Clean Ocean Action 2012 Beach Sweeps Report says. In April and October, 6,926 volunteers gathered at various beaches and collected the debris, which was then tabulated by COA. COA Education Program Manager Tavia Danch said the majority of the debris removed was disposable plastics. Danch said the items collected most were cigarette filters and that the number gathered increased by 47 percent over 2011's totals. However, Danch said the number of other items gathered including glass, lumber and plastic wrappers showed a decrease from 2011. Every year there unusual items found are also highlighted in the report. This year, Danch said topping that list …

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Over 350,000 Pieces of Debris Removed During 2012 New Jersey Beach Sweeps

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Clean Ocean Action (COA) has released its 2012 Beach Sweeps report and announced that over 350,000 pieces of debris were removed from New Jersey beaches in 2012. In April and October, 6,926 volunteers gathered at various beaches and collected the debris so it could tabulated by COA. COA Education Program Manager Tavia Danch said the majority of the debris removed was disposable plastics. Danch said the items collected most were cigarette filters and that the number gathered increased by 47 percent over 2011's totals. However, Danch said the number of other items gathered including glass, lumber and plastic wrappers showed a decrease from 2011. She said some unusual items were also collected this year including a girdle, magic wand, fortune…

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Hurricane Sandy

Clean Ocean Action Announces Waves of Action Program

Environmental organization Clean Ocean Action announced a Jersey Shore restoration effort known as Waves of Action.

In the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy, Clean Ocean Action sees an  opportunity. As the Jersey Shore makes its comeback, the environmental advocacy group promises it will be there to help now and in the future while shepherding in a movement of responsible restoration. The organization recently announced a new year-long program called Waves of Action. The program was launched to respond to immediate and ongoing needs of coastal towns impacted by Sandy. With a slew of events already scheduled throughout the year, Waves of Action is hoping to pair willing volunteers with communities that still need digging out, habitats that need restoration, and forums designed to provide education about a sustainable future coastline. Clean Ocean …

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Report Measures Trash Found on New Jersey Beaches

Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps report for 2010 details trash removed by volunteers from New Jersey beaches

A report issued by the environmental nonprofit organization Clean Ocean Action paints a grim picture of New Jersey beaches. In their Annual Beach Sweep report for 2010, the organization broke down the 475,321 pieces of trash its 8,372 volunteers removed from New Jersey beaches during two statewide clean-up events last year. The report shows record numbers of many pieces of litter including 43,113 food wrappers, 61,895 bottle caps and lids and 45,903 cigarette filters. These items, along with pieces of plastic, straws, foam, beverage bottles, pieces of lumber, cigar tips, shopping bags, miscellaneous paper and glass were the most frequently found items on New Jersey beaches. Some less common, and some surprising items were also removed …

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