Heal the Bay held their 18th annual Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 20. The Los Angeles countywide effort at 71 sites brought out more than 12,000 volunteers and cleaned up 181,000 pounds of debris and recyclables from county watersheds. HTB hosted seven sites in Santa Monica, totaling 1649 volunteers who cleaned up 1267.5 pounds of garbage and an additional 279.5 pounds of recyclables, according to their Communications Manager Jessica Belsky. Styrofoam and cigarette butts continue to be the most commonly found items.
You might be interested in …
Santa Monica State Of The City Jan. 28 To Honor Businesses That Innovate & Create Success:
The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual State of the City on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The event— to be held for the first time in the […]
Exploring Santa Monica’s Digital Entertainment Scene: Coastal Communities Embrace Online Gaming
Santa Monica stands at the forefront of a digital revolution, where sun-soaked beaches meet cutting-edge technology. This vibrant coastal community has become a hotspot for online gaming, attracting developers and gamers alike. With its unique […]
Urban Jungle: Deck The Halls This Holiday Season With Plants
The holiday season is fast approaching. To make your holidays more sustainable, Urban Jungle, an indoor and tropical plants nursery...
Read more
Santa Monica Is Stronger Than Anonymous Attacks
By Mayor Pro Tempore Caroline Torosis I entered public service because I love Santa Monica. I believe in its people,...
Read more
