· By Lisa Harrington
Making Waves: How Mermaid Straw is Keeping Beaches Beautiful
At Mermaid Straw, we believe in taking action to protect the oceans and marine life that inspire us every day. One of the ways we do this is through our monthly beach cleanups, held from April through October. These events are not just about picking up trash—they’re about building a community of ocean advocates and inspiring change. Here’s how we do it and how you can join the movement, no matter where you are in the world.
Why Beach Cleanups Matter
Beaches are the front lines of the fight against plastic pollution. Every tide brings in a new wave of debris, from single-use plastics to fishing gear. This trash poses serious threats to marine life, ecosystems, and even human health. By removing this waste, we’re giving wildlife a chance to thrive and creating safer, cleaner environments for everyone to enjoy.
Monthly Cleanups: April through October
From spring to fall, our team hosts monthly beach cleanups in locations near our community. These events bring together people from all walks of life who share a passion for protecting our planet. Each cleanup is an opportunity to:
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Make a Tangible Impact: On average, our volunteers remove hundreds of pounds of trash in just a few hours.
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Raise Awareness: By cleaning up public spaces, we’re showing others the importance of reducing waste and taking care of the environment.
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Build Connections: Cleanups are a great way to meet like-minded individuals and become part of a larger movement.
How You Can Help
Whether you live near a beach or thousands of miles from the coast, there are many ways you can contribute to the fight against pollution:
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Join a Cleanup If you’re local to our events, we’d love to have you join us! Check out our website or social media for upcoming cleanup dates and locations.
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Organize Your Own Cleanup Can’t make it to one of our events? Host your own! Gather friends, family, or coworkers and pick a local park, river, or beach to clean. We provide tips and resources on how to plan a successful cleanup on our website.
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Make Everyday Changes Reducing your plastic use is one of the simplest and most effective ways to help. Switch to reusable products, like Mermaid Straw’s sustainable straws, utensils, and bottles. Every small change adds up!
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Spread the Word Share photos and stories from cleanups on social media using #MermaidStraw. By inspiring others, you’re amplifying the impact of your efforts.
Join the Movement
Beach cleanups are about more than just removing trash—they’re about creating a culture of care and accountability for our planet. Together, we can turn the tide on pollution and ensure that our oceans remain beautiful and vibrant for generations to come.
Ready to dive in? Visit our website to find out how you can get involved in our monthly beach cleanups or start your own wherever you are. Together, let’s make waves for a cleaner, healthier planet!