When I got to Wrightsville Beach last night and looked at the time to start my 20 minute clean up, it was 6:37pm.
Sunset was at 6:34. Knowing the amount of sunlight I had left was minimal, I didn't hesitate getting started... but then I realized I had to take the time to pause and look up.
With my eyes focused on the sand, I got to work picking up and sorting through the little bits of trash left on the beach. As always, too many cigarette butts. Since I was in Santa Monica recently and picked up only 9 cigarette butts in 20 minutes... the amount of cigarette butts we find on Wrightsville Beach has been weighing heavy on me. This November
(or now if you're voting early) registered voters of Wrightsville Beach will be able to vote FOR a referendum to help clean up Wrightsville Beach. Need proof that smoke-free beaches work to reduce cigarette litter? Here ya go:
80 beach clean ups-- 524 cigarette butts in Santa Monica
40 beach clean ups -- 9,436 cigarette butts in WB
Voting FOR the referendum is a vote FOR clean air and a clean beach! Tell your friends!
20 minutes on October 17, 2012 at Access 29
Cigarette butts: 409
Total amount of cigarette butts removed from Wrightsville Beach, NC in 163 days:
51,556
