Make a group, head to a plastic hotspot, pick up trash, and share your cleanup on Instagram. Every post is a call to action.
Four simple steps from planning to posting.
Invite friends, classmates, or a club. Aim for 3–10 people and pick a date.
Choose a tributary or riverbank known for plastic buildup. See hotspots below.
Wear gloves, use grabbers, sort recyclables, and never touch sharp objects.
Take photos and post to Instagram with #ProjectMicroplasticsCleanup. Tag us!
These tributaries and riverbanks tend to collect plastic after rain. Always bring an adult and stay safe.
A tributary where bottles and foam collect after storms.
Trash gathers along the seawall and under the bridge.
Popular area with lots of foot traffic and litter.
Natural marsh area where plastic gets stuck in grasses.
Urban park with frequent plastic bottle accumulation.
Fishing line, bottles, and bags often collect here.
Share your Instagram post link with us. We may feature your cleanup on our page and count your haul toward the community total.
Details for teen cleanup leaders.