Beach Clean Up in Dorchester

PC: Kathryn V.

Saturday, November 3rd, the Environmental Community Service group called, "BU Branch-Out" took a little trip to Malibu Beach in Dorchester MA for a beach clean-up! It was a gorgeous day to get off campus, walk around the beach and collect trash along the coast.

There were about 33 BU undergrads on the trip, a walk-on commitment led by BU Branch-Out, The Marine Science Association, and Coast Sweep. Although each of these groups has a different mission statement, they are all passionate about keeping natural habitats clean to improve the quality of life for beach critters, as well as humans who fish on the beach!

We were able to collect about 12 bags of trash, composed of a ton of plastic wrapper scraps, straws, cigarette buds, plastic bags, bottles and cans, ribbon, toys, styrofoam and the occasional condom or tampon applicator (:P). We took inventory of what we picked up in order for the Marine Association to audit. It's ridiculous how quickly the little candy wrapper scraps and other trash add up to make a huge mess that's toxic to wildlife AND a complete eyesore.

It was excellent to meet new friends and have fun while doing some great service! Excellent work by those who came!

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