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Ocean trash is a big problem.

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You can be part of the solution.

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The first thing you can do is help prevent
your own trash

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from getting into the ocean in the first place.

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It starts with the four Rs.

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Refuse.

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Say "no, thanks" to single use or disposable
items that you may not need.

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Reuse.

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Find reusable versions of things you throw
away often like produce bags.

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Reduce.

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Reduce your waste when possible by buying
items without packaging, 

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buying used, or buying  in bulk.

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Recycle.

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Check your community's recycling rules to
see what can be recycled.

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Next, you can help pick up trash starting
in your own backyard.

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While picking up trash, you can be part of
a global citizen science project.

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Search for the "Marine Debris Tracker" app
and report the trash you find.

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We can all make a difference and prevent marine debris.

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For more ways you can help, visit marinedebris.noaa.gov.

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