OUR STATISTICS
Love Blue tracks measurable environmental and community impact, including pounds of debris removed, cleanups and response events hosted, volunteers engaged, Public Cleanup Stations maintained, active chapters, and partnerships formed. This data provides clear accountability and shows how time, funding, and community effort translate into real impact. Information is collected through standardized reports submitted by chapter leaders and event coordinators and reviewed at the organizational level.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT METRICS
Cleanup Metrics
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Pounds of trash removed: 43,123 lbs lifetime | 3,657 lbs annual] across all events.
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Number of cleanups: 547 total events hosted nationally and locally.
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Average cleanup size: 56 volunteers | 234 lbs per event].
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Urban vs. coastal impact: Tracked by location type to show community-specific reach (78% coastal | 23% urban).
Infrastructure Metrics
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Public Cleanup Stations installed: 56 stations deployed in communities.
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Pounds removed via stations: 24,405 lbs collected through station usage.
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Municipal adoption: 78 towns/cities] officially partnering to maintain stations and support ongoing programs.
2019-2025 POUNDS REMOVED
Love Blue total Pounds removed
2019-2025 VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT
Love Blue total Pounds removed
Total Volunteers (2019–2025): 12,921
PROGRAM-LEVEL BREAKDOWN
Cleanups
Recurring community and beach cleanups led by chapters and volunteers.
Metrics: Pounds removed, events hosted, volunteers engaged
Stations
Public Cleanup Stations installed and maintained for year-round community use. Metrics: Stations installed, pounds collected, municipal adoption
Trash Art
Recovered debris transformed into art, products, and educational materials.
Metrics: Items created, audiences reached, debris diverted
Disaster Response
Volunteers mobilized to remove debris and restore ecosystems after emergencies. Metrics: Pounds removed, events completed, volunteers mobilized
Education
Programs in schools and public outreach to teach sustainable practices.
Metrics: Students reached, workshops hosted, partnerships formed
METHODOLOGY & REPORTING
BEACH CLEANUP
