♻️ You’ve heard of Earth Day, but did you know that today is World Environment Day? Just three years after Earth Day’s origin in 1970, the United Nations set aside a special date to encourage people worldwide to protect the environment. This year’s theme is #BeatPlasticPollution. According to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, plastic bags are one of the most common forms of litter found in and around Virginia’s coastal waters. Other common Virginia marine debris include: 🚬 Cigarette butts 🥤 Food and beverage containers 🎣 Fishing gear But there is good news. Simply by walking your trash to the nearest bin—and encouraging others to do the same—you can be a part of the solution! . . #vabeach #virginiabeach #plastic #plasticinoceans #plasticinwater #environment #quality #worldenvironmentday #pollution #plasticpollution #vabeach #virginiabeach #virginiabeachva #travelva #exploreva #easternshore #easternshoreva #coast #vacoast #virginiacoast #litter #littering #dontlitt...