Whitby Seabin Waste Characterization

Join the , an initiative of and the at Port Whitby Marina to sort, classify, and count plastic waste and other debris caught in our plastic capture technology at our Whitby-Cobourg locations!

Seabins are devices at the surface of the water designed to catch and trap floating plastic and debris for safe and easy removal from our waterways! From plastic fragments, foam pellets, and tape to cigarette butts, bottle caps, and food wrappers, these items are harmful to life in and around the lake. It is crucial to catch, remove, and examine the types of litter that enter the Great Lakes, for the health of our aquatic ecosystems. Every piece of debris removed from Lake Ontario is a step towards a cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful lake that we can all enjoy!

All equipment required will be provided by GLPC, and we only ask you to dress appropriately for the weather, wear sunscreen, and bring a reusable water bottle!

*The event end time may vary depending on how much waste was collected in the Seabins.

If you are coming from Victoria Street East, you will want to turn at Victoria Fields onto Watson Street West. Continue down Watson Street West and you will see a Municipal Parking area on the right. If you continue just past the Municipal Parking Area, off to the right is the main gate to the Port Whitby Marina. The Seabin and our meeting locations are depicted below with a red star. There are also a variety of public transportation options. Victoria Eastbound @ Henry; Whitby Go, and Whitby Station are all close by. Bus Routes 392, 917, or 96 stop nearby and leave you with a short walk to the marina.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Malaika at [email protected]

About the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup:

The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup, an initiative of Pollution Probe and the Council of the Great Lakes Region, uses innovative capture technologies to prevent and remove plastic in the Great Lakes, from the St. Lawrence River to Lake Superior and everywhere in between. By analyzing the plastic collected, the initiative provides vital information about pollution sources and pathways, while engaging local communities, government, industry, and consumers around how we can all work together to end plastic pollution. The largest initiative of its kind in North America, the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup is made possible through support from a network of funders and collaborators across the binational Great Lakes region. Visit www.greatlakesplasticcleanup.org to learn more.

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