Thornbury Seabin Waste Characterization
Wed, Aug 26
|Thornbury Harbour Office
Join the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup to assist in the waste characterization and data collection process of debris captured by Seabins!
Time & Location
Aug 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thornbury Harbour Office, Thornbury, The Blue Mountains, ON N0H 2P0, Canada
About the event
Looking for something fun and educational to do this summer? Join the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup (GLPC), an initiative of Pollution Probe and the Council of the Great Lakes Region, and a small team of volunteers to assist in the waste characterization and data collection process of debris captured by Seabins at Thornbury Harbour!
A Seabin acts as a floating garbage bin in the calm waters of marinas and ports. When installed, it pumps water through the device, intercepting floating debris, macro- and microplastics. We gather this debris to collect and sort the waste. It is important to determine the types of items that frequently enter the Great Lakes and negatively affect our waterways.
All required equipment will be provided by GLPC; we only ask that you dress appropriately for the weather, wear sunscreen, and bring a reusable water bottle!
We will meet at dock F near the blue picnic table.