On Sunday, April 21, 2024, 160 volunteers cleaned South Kearny Bay in South Kearny, NJ, in honor of Earth Day. In total, the group collected more than 300 bags of trash, weighing about 7,800 pounds or 3.5 tons. Kearny Bay is at the intersection of the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers, resulting in a significant buildup of waste flowing from both rivers.
Partnerships for Progress in Kearny Bay
The Intl. WeLoveU Foundation partnered with the Hackensack Riverkeeper for this opportunity, and the cleanup is one of three WeLoveU will host in April. Tyler Tierney, Hackensack Riverkeeper outreach coordinator, described the event as successful. He added, “This is the first time every volunteer was dead set on getting as much [garbage] as they can. Their work ethic was above and beyond. Everyone had a mission and stuck to that mission! This was a complete success in its entirety.”
James Anzaldi, community liaison for U.S. State Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr., joined to present WeLoveU with a Special Letter of Congressional Recognition. “Volunteerism is one of the most important things for any community throughout the world, especially here in New Jersey,” he said. “I was so happy when the Congressman asked me to come and represent him and see things cleaned up.”
Robert Gillies, the Borough of Ridgefield’s environmental commission chairman, expressed his delight with the work done. He said, “This is my second time working with WeLoveU; the first time was spectacular. I was impressed with [WeLoveU’s] organization and enthusiasm. When I saw this site and the amount of trash to collect, I automatically thought this was a job for the WeLoveU Foundation.”
Towards a Cleaner Future: WeLoveU’s Commitment to Environmental Sustainability
To prepare a sustainable world for future generations, the International WeLoveU Foundation will continue partnering with organizations, governments, institutions, and civil societies to solve global challenges. The Kearny Bay cleanup is part of WeLoveU’s Clean WORLD Movement, a global effort to raise awareness of the importance of environmental protection in the face of climate change.
26 Comments
Quinn
April 24, 2024Wow this cleanup was huge, almost 8000lbs of garbage collected! Great work
Quinn
April 24, 2024Wow this cleanup was huge, almost 8000lbs of garbage collected! Great work
Kammie
April 24, 2024Felt really good to participate and make even a small contribution to the environment’s sustainability. 😊
Kammie
April 24, 2024Felt really good to participate and make even a small contribution to the environment’s sustainability. 😊
Jarely
April 24, 2024Wow, that’s awesome!! 🥹
Jarely
April 24, 2024Wow, that’s awesome!! 🥹
Yessenia
April 24, 2024This cleanup was a really amazing way to welcome Earth Day!
The amount of trash collected really kept us busy and vast difference can be seen after the cleanup!
I’m so glad I participated!
Yessenia
April 24, 2024This cleanup was a really amazing way to welcome Earth Day!
The amount of trash collected really kept us busy and vast difference can be seen after the cleanup!
I’m so glad I participated!
Jonathan B.
April 24, 2024Great work guys!! The work looks fantastic!!
Jonathan B.
April 24, 2024Great work guys!! The work looks fantastic!!
Alicia
April 24, 2024Wow, amazing work! Way to go!
Alicia
April 24, 2024Wow, amazing work! Way to go!
Areliz
April 24, 2024Wow! Thank you to all the dedicated members who joined forces for Earth Day bay clean-up! Your commitment to the community shines bright, leaving a lasting impact on both our environment and hearts. So moving!
Areliz
April 24, 2024Wow! Thank you to all the dedicated members who joined forces for Earth Day bay clean-up! Your commitment to the community shines bright, leaving a lasting impact on both our environment and hearts. So moving!
Marielvis Humbria
April 24, 2024This is amazing 👏👏👏! Great job !
Marielvis Humbria
April 24, 2024This is amazing 👏👏👏! Great job !
Christian
April 24, 2024Awesome work!
Manuel
April 24, 2024We love u always working with the unity and love 2 important elements needed to conquer any obstacle
Christian
April 24, 2024Awesome work!
Manuel
April 24, 2024We love u always working with the unity and love 2 important elements needed to conquer any obstacle
Evelyn S
April 24, 2024Wow! Removing trash from our water ways is so important. You don’t see many people taking time out their day to do these kind of things. Thanks to those who joined!
Evelyn S
April 24, 2024Wow! Removing trash from our water ways is so important. You don’t see many people taking time out their day to do these kind of things. Thanks to those who joined!
Jessica
April 24, 2024Your hard work was so important on this day! Great work to all the volunteers!!!
Jessica
April 24, 2024Your hard work was so important on this day! Great work to all the volunteers!!!
Johan
April 24, 2024Wow! Thank you people from WeLoveU foundation for doing such an amazing work!!
Geovanna
April 26, 2024Wow! Thanks to the members from WeLoveU foundation for doing such an amazing work!!
Good job! 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽