ClassB Targets Local Community In 2010 Coastal Cleanup

We live in a fragile environment. Keeping our neighborhoods clean is one of the best ways that we can help our communities prosper and continue to be wonderful places to work and play. And keeping the oceans and waterways clean also provides a safe haven for our local marine life, and creates a much better, cleaner world for all of us.

On Saturday, ClassB employees gathered with other volunteers in our local community to participate in the 2010 International Coastal Cleanup, a worldwide event held annually since 1988. The goal of the event is to get together as many volunteers as possible to help clean up the coastal areas, lakes, rivers, streams, school grounds, parks and roadways in their local areas. The cleanup is usually followed by food, fun, celebration and an inspiring sense of pride, knowing you accomplished a special goal.

We’d also like to point out that there were several Boy Scout, Girl Scout, Cub Scout and 4-H volunteer groups helping out all over our county, across America and around the World. Great job to all of you!

Last year, during the 2009 cleanup, approximately 500,000 volunteers removed 7.4 million pounds of debris, in 108 countries, 45 U.S. States and the District of Columbia. This year, the turnout was expected to be even greater – but we’ll have to wait for that data to come in.

This was the first year that ClassB has been involved in our local Coastal Cleanup and we plan on participating for many more years to come. We are both proud and honored to be a part of such an amazing gathering of people all over the World, working for one common goal.

To learn more about Coastal Cleanup, and how you can join in next time, visit their website at http://www.oceanconservancy.org.

The kids were especially excited to get out and help clean up our local areas.

If you’ve ever participated in Coastal Cleanup, or you have any questions about it, please leave a comment below!