Nancy Pearson has been picking up trash on local beaches and the surrounding area for roughly 10 years. She shares her garbage collecting on Instagram, inspiring others to pick up what they find. Pearson said much of the litter she finds is food packaging like coffee cups and fast food bags, but also things like shotgun shells, lobster bands and fishing rope. She’s seen the amount of garbage around climb in recent years but is happy to see others show concern and pick it up. Pearson says it’s all about controlling what you can control, like using a reusable mug for your coffee or reducing waste where you can.