UNFI Volunteer Day

On September 24, 2010, 159 UNFI associates from 18 facilities across the country participated in the first Volunteer Day in support of the International Coastal Cleanup Project. Volunteer teams spent the day cleaning up local watershed areas and volunteered a total of 705 hours.  Some totals of junk pulled out of waterways:

Plastic Bags: 2,020

Plastic Bottles: 1,743

Glass Bottles: 671

Cans: 1,216

Food Containers: 3,530

Cigarette Filters: 10,011

Thank you to everyone who participated! Your efforts have resulted in cleaner water areas for both wildlife and people to enjoy.

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