Slow Food East End is proud to sponsor a beach clean-up station in collaboration with Relic at 67 Steps Beach in Greenport.

Relic, established in 2016 by Westhampton brothers Aiden and Alex Kravitz, is a remarkable initiative dedicated to safeguarding our oceans. Among their numerous projects, one notable endeavor involves installing beach clean-up stations throughout Long Island. By partnering with local towns and communities, they facilitate voluntary trash collection efforts. With an impressive tally of approx 80 actively maintained clean-up stations across Long Island, they actively engage beachgoers in preserving our invaluable local resource—our beautiful beaches.

Furthermore, Relic is committed to preserving and restoring our marine ecosystems. They harness their artistic talents to design unique shirts that embody a global sustainability mission. For every shirt sold, Relic plants 5 oyster seeds. To date, they have contributed to planting over 15,000 oyster seeds in our local waters. It’s worth noting that a single oyster can filter approximately 50 gallons of water per day. With a target of filtering 1,000,000 gallons of water daily, Relic is tirelessly working towards a cleaner environment.

Next time you find yourself at one of our beautiful beaches dotting the East End be sure to check out their bright yellow baskets at the beach clean-up station! The baskets, similar to the handled ones you see in grocery stores, are easy to take along on beach walks. When you return you can empty its contents into a nearby trash can. Each station also features a QR code, where users can report what they’ve found or notify the team if maintenance is needed. To find a station near you, visit relic-sustainability.org.

We are excited and proud to be a part of keeping this initiative thriving and the incredible benefits it will bring forth to the East End and beyond.

Thank you to all our supporters, members and donors that participate in all of our fundraising efforts. Each time you buy a ticket to one of our events, make a donation,or spread the word about our efforts, it allows us to continue to do more. Together we can continue our support programs like these all around the East End and make a difference in our local community.