CONGRATS TO ALL OUR PLOGGERS!
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At Back to the Sea, October was known as #Plogtober!
12 ambassadors were on a mission to help us keep the ocean trash-free while fundraising important funds for ocean education. What's plogging? Picking up litter while jogging. And each participant committed to plogging 10 days in October for a minimum of 10 minutes each time. But almost all our ambassadors well surpassed this goal. The results are still coming in, but our team collectively plogged over 28 hours and collected over 68 bags of garbage and recyclables! #PlogForTheSea |
 Half the team at our group plog on October 2nd!
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The challenge raised $3,605 for Back to the Sea!
Thank you for all your support!
WE WANT TO KEEP GOING!
Do it for the fun of doing something great... But also, do it for the prizes! 😉 Incentive prizes for the highest fundraiser and the person who plogs the most. Stay tuned for details. |
We want to do more!
Our team will be meeting soon to see how we can keep the plogging inspiration going. Stay tuned! |
INFO AT A GLANCE
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What
Peer-to-peer challenge to fundraise for the Back to the Sea Society all while helping to keep our environment and oceans trash-free! Plogging = picking up litter while jogging (or walking)! When Throughout the month of October (1st to 31st). Commit to a minimum of 10 days of plogging for a minimum of 10 minutes each time. Who Anyone! Anyone anywhere in Canada can participate. Outside of Canada? You can still join us, but please take note all the fundraising will take place through Canada Helps and that Canadian charitable tax receipts are issued to donors. View the team page here. Where Anywhere! A kick-off group plog event will take place on Tuesday October 2nd at 5:30pm along the Dartmouth Waterfront (meeting in front of the Touch Tank Hut). Participants outside of Halifax are invited to follow along online on our live Instagram and FB streams! We also invite you to showcase your progress to the online community. Share your plogging photos and progress updates to social media and tag us so we can keep cheering you on! Use the hashtags #plogging #beplasticwise #10minutetidy How Sign-up using the contact form above or email info@backtothesea.ca. |
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FAQs
But I don't like jogging!
Not a problem! Commit to picking up litter for 10 minutes a day in whichever eco-friendly way you prefer. Walk, bike, skateboard, canoe, kayak. 🏃🏾🚴🏻 🚣🏽🚶🏻
How does the fundraising work?
Fundraising will take place through Canada Helps. We have a team page and each participant also has their own fundraising page showcasing their progress. Everyone who donates will receive a charitable tax receipt. Participants can also accept cash donations. These must be dropped off to Back to the Sea and will be added to your online progress on Canada Helps.
Can I set my own goals?
Definitely! If you would like to set a higher fundraising goal or commit to more days or hours of plogging you are more than welcome to. We appreciate your dedication to the cause!
Does the plogging have to take place along the coast?
Not at all! Plog wherever your heart desires. It can be in a park, in the city, along your neighbourhood street.
What do I need to participate?
If you are in the Halifax area we will provide you with gloves and some repurposed bags for your garbage pickup. We will have these ready for everyone during the kick-off event on Tuesday the 2nd in Dartmouth. We can arrange pick up if you can't make it to the event. If you are outside of Halifax you will likely want to get yourself a pair of gloves to ensure you are plogging safely.
Do the 10 days have to be consecutive?
Not at all! Plog anytime in October :)
Thank you for helping us keep our oceans clean all the while raising important funds for our work!