About the
Litter League

A science-based community outreach organization working to end plastic pollution in both built and natural environments.

Litter League Mission Graphic showing mission, vision, and goals

Logo designed by Madeleine Milne

Education, Research & Outreach to End Plastic Pollution in the Environment

  • Increase education and awareness of plastic pollution to all communities
  • Reduce litter in the environment
  • Prevent new litter from entering the environment
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to inform evidence- and science-based policy and management
  • Share lessons learned openly and widely, inspiring others worldwide
  • Provide training and leadership opportunities to students and community members

A world free of macro- and microplastics in the environment. Until then, we envision an engaged community working to prevent and reduce litter in their environment.

Our Core Values

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Respect & Kindness

All people, regardless of age, gender, religion, race, or any other trait, are to be treated with respect and kindness.

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Professional & Fun

We are professional, hard-working, and also have a lot of fun!

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Open to All

This organization is open to all volunteers who are interested in learning and participating. Although we started at Barnard, we welcome ALL community members.

Meet the League

Dr. Zoie Diana
Dr. Zoie Diana
Founder, Director

Assistant Professor, Environmental Science Department, Barnard College, Columbia University.

Contact Zoie
This could be you!
Volunteer

Want to join the League? We need great teammates. No tryouts required โ€” just show up ready to take action!

Get Involved

Reclaiming the Rat

Litter League horizontal logo โ€” a caped rat on a trash can lid

Our fearless logo features a rat on a trash lid wearing a cape because rats know the litter best. We're excited to reclaim the rat as a hero who better understands litter to prevent and clean up our environment.

Logo designed by Madeleine Milne

Thank You

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Maddy Milne

University of Toronto
Logo & Mission Graphic Design

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Precious Umeasalugo

Substack Design

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Jacob Ford

Website & GitHub Assistance

U of T Trash Team logo

Inspiration & Guidance