The Mission Beach cleanup numbers in August

Let's continue to promote responsible behavior and environmental awareness to ensure our beaches remain clean and safe for everyone.

This year's increased trash collection highlights the need for continuous community involvement and awareness.

Imagine tourists visiting the sunny shores of Mission Beach, expecting to find pristine sands and tranquil waves, only to be met with the...

With Spring Break in full swing at the beginning of April, we were surprised to see, the amount picked up was actually down compared to...

We saw a considerable increase in trash picked up in South Mission Beach primarily because we have our Cathy back. This is the time of...

For February, the total counts that we usually post are down drastically. When I first saw them, I was like, Wow! That's awesome. We are...

We love the holidays. It's that time of year when so many of us connect with family, friends, and members of our community. It's also a...

It's that time of year here in Mission Beach when everything slows down. The days are shorter, the weather much cooler, and crowds thin...

March is the time of year we look forward to spring bringing us warmer temperatures and more outdoor activities! It's also the time of...

The measure of life is not its duration but its donation. Part of what we do at Don't Trash Mission Beach is rescuing reusable items and...

Approximately 22,000 pieces of trash were picked up from Mission Beach by just one of our volunteers in January. That is an astounding...

The month of December brought nearly 6300 pieces of beach trash to South Mission Beach. This represents ONLY the categorized items that...

We are so proud of our dear friend, Cathy Ives, who has dedicated her life to beach conservation and cleanup has been honored by the...

Fall and Winter months are typically slower here in Mission Beach. The weather is much cooler and wet and so not as many people show up....

The amount of trash cleaned up off Mission Beach for May is deceivingly lower than last month, but for a good reason. The month of May...

It's an unfortunate trend to see our monthly trash pick-up numbers stay consistent. Approximately 17, 843 pieces of trash were picked up...

How much does it cost society for plastic pollution? The result is not pretty. Conservatively the yearly estimate is $13 billion USD.