The Dirty Dozen

The TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup from September 20-28/08 across Canada was an incredible success.

Some 63,000+ Canadians recovered garbage from more than 1,500 shoreline and waterway sites. These volunteers removed 100,000+ kilograms of litter from the shores of Canada's oceans, lakes, rivers, streams and ponds.

The Cleanup has released its "Dirty Dozen" list of the most common shoreline litter recovered during this year's cleanup:

1. Cigarette Butts and Filters
2. Food Wrappers/Containers
3. Caps, Lids
4. Beverage Cans
5. Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons
6. Plastic Beverage Bottles (2 litres or less)
7. Glass Beverage Bottles
8. Straws, Stir Sticks
9. Plastic Bags
10. Rope
11. Tobacco Packaging/Wrappers
12. Building Materials

"More than two-thirds of shoreline litter originates from land-based sources," says Angela Griffiths, director, conservation and environmental affairs, Vancouver Aquarium. "Through communities coming together to maintain and clean their own shorelines, the TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup has made an important impact by preventing over 100,000 kilograms of litter from making its way into our waterways. Thank you, Canada!"

For more information, visit TD Friends of the Environment Foundation online.

Image courtesy of Tourism Vancouver Island

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