A community group (e.g. Environment Committee, fisheries association) is trained in techniques to collect data on different types of waste (organic and non-organic) that commonly occur on beaches so that items for recycling or reusing can be identified. Following the training the group is able to sort and categorize different types of waste and complete a marine debris datasheet. The datasheet can be submitted to the Ocean Conservancy in USA which manages a global marine database. This activity helps to foster a sense of ownership of the local environment as well as a feeling of belonging to a larger initiative. At a local level, recyclable items e.g. plastic bottles, flip-flops and glass, can be separated and sold to collectors. As a result the community is able to generate income from waste. The group is recognized by their peers as a community waste management team which puts them in a position to lobby fellow citizens and local politicians (councilors and MPs) for further action on waste management.