Virginia Residents
Everyone can help address marine debris and plastic pollution! Learn about ways you can help on this page
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Community Science
Community science allows anyone to participate in science research to collect valuable, widespread data. Check out some program throughout Virginia to collect data on various marine debris types!
Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Program
Survey stretches of beach and shoreline
Virginia Waterways Cleanup
Join or lead a cleanup with Clean Virginia Waterways, facilitator of the International Coastal Cleanup in Virginia
Lynnhaven River Now Waterway Cleanups
Volunteer to help keep our waterways clean and healthy
Refill and Sustainability Stores
Refill and sustainability stores help you to avoid plastic packaging, buy in bulk, and find sustainable swaps for your single-use items
Eco Maniac Company
Zero waste sustainable living products
Hampton Roads/ Online
Hampton Roads/ Online
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Zero waste sustainable living supplies
Norfolk, Richmond, Midlothian, Online
Norfolk, Richmond, Midlothian, Online
Navigating the Marketplace
How to find and select healthier, plastic-free products
Tools for Navigating the Marketplace
Here are some Apps and Webpages that members of the Physician and Scientist Network Addressing Plastics recommend and find helpful
Recycling and Waste Disposal
Explore how to properly dispose of some commonly used items not accepted in curbside recycling
Clean Virginia Waterways-Balloon Mission Chapter
Pop'n'Drop Balloons for Recycling
NexTrex
Find the closest location to you to drop off plastic bags for recycling
Earth911.com
The largest recycling database in the nation working everyday to help you make small, simple changes that will reduce the environmental impact of your life, work, and shopping
Click here to learn more about the Store Drop Off label
that indicates recyclable plastic bags
Regional Initiatives
Check out these fun events and resources near you!
ALX Dog Walk
Annual zero waste dog walk -
Alexandria
Also contact barkon@doggoneplastic.com and follow at @doggoneplastic for the guidebook on how to host your own plastic-free dog walk fundraiser!
Also contact barkon@doggoneplastic.com and follow at @doggoneplastic for the guidebook on how to host your own plastic-free dog walk fundraiser!
Bay Star Homes
Joining Bay Star is simple. Choose the path that fits you, take the pledge and start making small changes that support cleaner waterways.
Only Rain Down the Storm Drain
Northern Virginia regional partnership to prevent pollutants from entering storm drains
Pearl Homes and Neighborhoods
Pearl Homes are places where people care about our community and our environment and want to do what they can to live responsibly and help protect our resources.
River Star Homes
River Star Homes pledge to take 7 simple steps to make the Elizabeth River cleaner. It’s fun, free and easy to join, and when you do, we’ll give you a beautiful flag for your yard, a welcome packet and more. Do Something Beautiful and sign up today!
Virginia Recycling Association
You can help your community be a part of the waste reduction effort by starting your own community project.