A team of employees from Portland Port in Dorset, plus Portland Marina employees, has removed the plastics and litter that have been washed up on the Northern Breakwater. This follows a similar clean up last year.
Ian McQuade, general manager – commercial at Portland Port, said: “Like last year it was again shocking to see just how much waste plastics have washed onto this area of the breakwater. After a couple of hours and around 20 dumpy bags it feels as if we have at least made a small contribution to trying to reduce the threat to our marine life and the environment.”
Sandie Wilson, environment & planning manager, at Portland Port, commented: “It is amazing what you can achieve in just a few hours and great to see everyone’s enthusiasm to get involved, especially with the help of Portland Marina. We couldn’t believe the diversity of the waste that was scattered on the breakwater.”
As well as helping with the clean-up, Portland Marina staff will be utilising some of the materials found for a sculpture workshop.
The rest of the waste will be separated, with as much as possible recycled.
