(July 27, 2015) CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Subaru of America and lifestyle apparel brand United By Blue (UBB) are once again partnering to co-host six waterway cleanups around the country in 2015 and 2016. The joint effort will help keep oceans and rivers free of trash. UBB is committed to removing a pound of trash from oceans and waterways for every product sold, and Subaru serves as the official vehicle of UBB’s clean-up efforts.

Both brands share a desire to protect the environment and a commitment to making the world a better place. Subaru also hopes to help UBB surpass the landmark of 250,000 pounds of total trash removed from waterways by the end of 2015.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with Subaru, a brand that shares our commitment to saving the environment,” said Brian Linton, founder of United By Blue. “Truly the ideal partner for helping to transport our supplies and volunteers, Subaru and United By Blue will once again work hand-in-hand to clean some of America’s most important at-risk waterways, one pound of trash at a time.”

UBB and Subaru say the pollution of the world’s oceans and rivers is one of the most pressing environmental issues facing the planet. To date, UBB has conducted 130 cleanups across 21 U.S. states, removing over 243,843 pounds of trash from rivers, streams, creeks and beaches and will work alongside Subaru once again to bring together thousands of volunteers across the country to help address an ever-present threat to the environment.

“We at Subaru, like many of our owners, believe it is our responsibility to help affect positive change in the world and our partnership with United By Blue exemplifies that belief,” said Tim Tagye, promotions and sponsorship manager, Subaru of America, Inc. “Together, our cleanup activities can make a difference in keeping our waterways beautiful.”

Cleanups co-hosted by Subaru and United By Blue will began on July 25, at the Patapsco River in Maryland and continue through May 2016 at various major rivers across the country in Utah, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Michigan including:

    7/25/15 – Patapsco River – Ellicott City, MD (10 am – 1 pm)
    8/1/15 – Jordan River – Salt Lake City, UT (10 am – 1 pm)
    9/12/15 – Cuyahoga River – Cleveland, OH (10 am – 1 pm)
    9/19/15 – Brandywine Creek – Kennett Square, PA (10 am – 1pm)
    4/23/16 – Cooper River – Camden, NJ (10 am – 1 pm)
    5/21/16 – Detroit, MI (10 am – 1 pm)