On December 31, 2025, 20 volunteers from Keep Charleston Beautiful’s Clara’s Kids Club conducted a cleanup on a one-mile stretch of the West Ashley Greenway in West Ashley, S.C. The youth-focused event collected 175 pounds of litter—one of the highest totals for the year—emphasizing environmental stewardship over trash volume.
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Key Highlights
- Participants and Focus: Parents and children from families like the Alegrías (repeat volunteers for two years) picked up items such as plastic rugs, shopping carts, and Christmas stockings. Organizers taught lessons on litter’s impact on Lowcountry waterways and marine life.
- Coordinator Insights: Darby Reed highlighted creating positive experiences for kids, fostering a sense of…