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Coastal Connections outlines Vero Go 0 recycling and cleanup programs for Sebastian
Summary
Coastal Connections presented the Vero Go 0 sustainability initiative to the City of Sebastian Natural Resources Board on July 1, describing business film recycling, fishing-line collection, beach-basket citizen science and year-round coastal cleanups and asking for local partnership and site sponsorships.
Coastal Connections representatives told the City of Sebastian Natural Resources Board on July 1 that its Vero Go 0 sustainability initiative aims to reduce marine debris by working with local businesses, volunteers and county partners.
The nonprofit’s founder, Kendra Bergman, said Coastal Connections combines education and debris-removal programs to protect sea turtles and coastal habitat. “We’re a 501(c)(3) that you’re gonna learn quite a lot about in just a moment,” Bergman said, introducing staff who described program details.
The presentation matters to Sebastian because the programs are already operating in Indian River County and the group requested further local partnerships and town sponsorships to expand services to Sebastian. Coastal Connections said reducing single-use plastics and trapping fishing line reduces threats to sea turtles and other wildlife.
Coastal Connections described four core elements of Vero Go 0: a retail-film recycling program branded…
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