FIM Captial Beach Buddies has been recognised by figures in Washington DC for their work on the Island.
The Consortium for Ocean Leadership (COL) has published an article about how the Isle of Man is leading the world in tackling plastic and marine pollution.
COL's chief executive, Jon White, says they are setting a 'great example' and that their efforts make a 'huge difference'.
Founder of Beach Buddies, Bill Dale, Met Mr White in the United States last autumn and also visited Ohio University as a guest lecturer.
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