• Used to collect debris items inside or outside the 100-meter transect. We recommend reusable cleanup supplies.
Teacher Tip: Use separate containers for each transect, and separate the main beach from the back barrier. These can be pre-labeled to keep track!
  • Option 1: Traditional Materials
    • Reusable totes/shopping bags
    • Repurposed burlap sacks
    • Repurposed produce bags
  • Option 2: Commonly Available Materials
    • Five-gallon buckets
  • Option 3: Mostly Do-It-Yourself Materials
    • Create bags out of t-shirts (see the activity information and instructions on the Crafts page)
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