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Reducing Marine Litter

Reducing Marine Litter

North America is a significant contributor of land-based marine litter. Common trash from consumer goods in coastal and inland locations make up the majority of trash that eventually becomes marine litter, polluting our waterways and oceans.

Our work educates and empowers local communities by encouraging the prevention, minimization, and management of waste before it finds its way to waterways and oceans.

Tools and Resources

Marine Litter Awareness

Launch your own Marine Litter Campaign

This webinar will explore the LSTO toolkit, offering practical tips and strategies to maximize the impact of your own campaign.

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Webinar on Marine Litter Tools

This webinar presents the tools developed by the CEC and partners to help communities, cities, and organizations take action to prevent marine litter.

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“Last Stop: The Ocean” Campaign Toolkit & Website

These campaign tools were designed to create awareness on water and trash flows and provide simple solutions for individuals to prevent and reduce land-based marine litter.

Videos

Salish Sea

Tijuana River

Publications

Publication Cover Quad Cities Litter Snapshot

5 pages July 17, 2023

Quad Cities Litter Snapshot

The Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois are located along the banks of the Upper...

Reducing marine litter through local action

75 pages April 29, 2021

Reducing Marine Litter Through Local Action

The purpose of this toolkit is to help North American urban, suburban and rural communities...

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5 pages January 15, 2020

Building Community Solutions to Marine Litter

Common trash from consumer goods in coastal and inland locations makes up the majority of...

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4 pages January 15, 2020

Building Community Solutions to Marine Litter in North America

Common trash from consumer goods in coastal and inland locations makes up the majority of...

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4 pages January 15, 2020

Building Community Solutions to Marine Litter in North America

Common trash from consumer goods in coastal and inland locations makes up the majority of...