Cleaning plastic from BC shores aids in protecting ocean life

Volunteers and organizations such as Let’s Talk Trash and Ocean Legacy are actively working to remove significant amounts of plastic and marine debris from the coastal waters of British Columbia to safeguard marine ecosystems.

**Key Points:**
- **Let’s Talk Trash** has been dedicated to cleaning marine debris from BC’s northern Sunshine Coast and surrounding islands for seven years.
- **Ocean Legacy** focuses on recycling collected debris, including plastics and Styrofoam, into reusable materials, thereby minimizing landfill waste.
- Last year, these initiatives successfully removed over 47,000 kilograms of debris, with 80% of it being redirected from landfills.

**Importance:**
Marine debris, particularly plastic, poses a serious risk to both marine life and human health. Cleanup efforts like these are vital in preventing environmental harm and promoting recycling solutions to combat global plastic pollution.