Coastal Clean-up, Saturday, Sept 17, 9-noon

Come out all Emeryville residents and workers to help improve the shoreline by picking up garbage. This annual event is always inspiring to me, and helps me to realize the importance of doing our part year round to make sure this kind of litter doesn't wash up on our shores. It is hard work, but gratifying when you read about the difference you can make, and how much garbage we collectively pick up every year! Think about inviting your neighbors to come and join you! Read Marcy's message below for all the info:

Coming up, is the City of Emeryville's annual Coastal Clean Up event Saturday, September 17th, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, next to the Fire Station at 2333 Powell St.

Volunteers make this event a success.  Last year 180 volunteers collected 1755 lbs. of trash!  AND had FUN in the process!

This event is Emeryville's local contribution to the larger International Day of Coastal Clean up.  See more about the State and International event here:  http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html

As in past years, volunteers will be treated to local donations such as coffee, breakfast and lunch finger foods, massage and raffle prizes.  Everyone receives a free raffle ticket!  Folkmanis has been very generous, donating special prizes for children who attend.

TEAMS are WELCOME!  Your company or (multi-tenant) property team can play a crucial role in making the event a success, by staffing organizing tables and materials, or by adopting your own clean-up area.  Let me know, in advance if you have a team and would like to serve in this way.  I will tour the site with your team captain to enhance clean-up efforts.

Help reduce waste.  PLEASE bring your own reusables:
-Collection bags or buckets (buckets are best)
-Gloves
-Refillable coffee cup & water bottle (this avoids creating more waste!)
-Hand rakes (combing sand & rocks for plastic pieces that are lethal to animals)

What you don't have, we will provide.

Wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen, hat and layers.

Posters (11" x 17", professional, artistic) are free to post in your building(s), whether you send a team or not. Reply here to arrange for delivery or pick-up.

Thank you for supporting this event-

R-R-R-R Marcy Greenhut
Project Manager
Solid Waste Programs
City of Emeryville
1333 Park Ave.
Emeryville, Ca.  94608
510-596-3795
Reduce;Reuse;Recycle;Rot (compost!)

p.s. I also serve on the Stopwaste.org board which helps all of Alameda County reduce waste. We are looking at supporting a ban on plastic bags in jurisdictions that are interested. I always hear about the large number of plastic bags that are picked up at coastal clean-up each year. Stay tuned for more info this fall... There will be a presentation at a city council meeting.