WAVE Water Warriors
Take the Pledge and Become a Water Warrior
Time to Break Up with Plastic
We’ve all heard of (and maybe even had) toxic relationships with other people, but one of the most toxic relationships humans have is with PLASTIC.
Plastic surrounds every facet of our lives: grocery bags, water bottles, pill containers, sandwich bags, toothbrushes, shampoo bottles, and the list goes on.
It’s time to BREAK UP with the plastic in your life by taking WAVE’s Water Warrior Pledge and learning about the ways plastic effects our lives and how to reduce your plastic consumption.
Check back each month for more information on sustainable practices to help you be a WAVE Water Warrior.
Impact of Conservation
In conservation, every action matters, and global conservation can start right where you are!
In 2025, WAVE Foundation led or participated in 5 River Sweeps of the Ohio River, right here in Newport, KY. Our community diverted over 1,000 pounds of trash from getting into our waterways!
WAVE also joined our partners ReNewport in planting 25 trees around the city, promoting a cleaner, healthier environment.
Getting involved in conservation doesn’t have to be complicated, and there are plenty of ways to get involved with local organizations, like WAVE Foundation.
Every Month is Earth Month
The health of our waterways, wildlife and planet are directly connected to our own health.
If you want to get involved in conservation action, you are not alone! In 2025, WAVE had over 300 volunteers give 15,749 hours of service. To learn more about getting involved, check out our Volunteer Page, or attend one of our Upcoming Events.
Conservation action makes a real world impact. Remember, every action matters.
Happy Earth Month!
Want to do even more? A great start to protecting the Ohio River is to join WAVE Foundation for our 15th Annual River Sweep on Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. to help clean up litter along the banks of the Ohio River.
How Can You Break Up With Plastic
Below is a list of just a few items you can switch out to reduce plastic waste:
Instead of...
- Plastic straws and utensils
- Plastic sandwich bags
- Dryer sheets
- Bottled water
- Plastic tube lip balm
- Liquid body wash/shampoo bottle
- Toothbrush
- Dish sponges
- Plastic grocery bags
Try...
- To-go reusable utensil kit and straw
- Reusable silicone storage bags
- Wool dryer ball
- Reusable aluminum water bottle
- Paper tube lip balm
- Bar soap and shampoo
- Bamboo toothbrush
- Natural material sponges & scrubbers
- Reusable bags