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How to Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Broom and Dustpan

Posted Mon, 06/29/2020 - 06:55

What comes to mind when asked “How do you celebrate the Fourth of July?” Do you think of grilling outside, setting off fireworks, and cleaning up with a broom and dustpan? Wait, did you just say a broom and dustpan? That’s right, after a night of celebrating with fireworks, it is not uncommon to find streets, beaches, and lakes littered with debris.

Let Freedom Ring and Fireworks Fly, but Keep Debris off the Beaches and Out of the Sky!

Posted Mon, 07/01/2019 - 09:50

As we get ready to celebrate our nation’s 243rd Independence Day, the NOAA Marine Debris Program would like to take a moment to reflect on what makes this holiday so special for Americans and share a few ways to bring it into the 21st century without marine debris!

Fireworks Should Leave Memories, Not Trash

Posted Tue, 07/03/2018 - 08:58

Setting off and enjoying fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July is a beloved pastime. During this holiday, the skies light up in brilliant colors and designs, leaving us mesmerized and in awe. Whether lighting up sparklers at home or watching a large colorful aerial production, all fireworks leave behind more than memories, they also result in trash.