OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — A new Gulf Coast initiative is pairing litter cleanup with a caffeine reward.
The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce pledged its support Wednesday as a local business launched “Litter for Lattes.”
“Ocean Springs is a beautiful place, so why not keep our environment as clean as we possibly can,” said Meagan Miller, owner of The District Coffee Company. “Litter for Lattes is a way to bring people out on the town, show our children how to be proactive and take care of the place we call home. Now, anytime the kids see litter, they get excited because they know they are doing their part in helping our sea life and overall environment.”
The idea started when Miller and her children were walking downtown and noticed litter in the streets. They grabbed a garbage bag and gloves and made an easy difference.
Miller has partnered with the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce to reward people who help keep the city clean with a free cup of coffee.
“We want to get the community involved. After all, we are all in this together,” Miller said.
For more information, contact the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau at 228-875-4424 or The District Coffee Company at 228-215-1846.