More than 25 Lazy Acres team members took an educational tour of the Roundhouse Aquarium, learning about marine life preservation and the environmental challenges facing the ocean. Experts from the aquarium provided insights into how environmental changes are impacting local marine life and shared everyday solutions for ocean conservation.

Following the tour, the team members participated in a beach cleanup to remove debris and pollution from the outfall drain underneath the pier, which is the dirtiest part of the beach. The two teams removed large plastic bags and other items – including a plastic Christmas tree.

“Lazy Acres is an incredible partner that goes beyond financial support – they take action,” said Grace Adams, executive director of the Roundhouse Aquarium, which is managed by the Oceanographic Teaching Stations, Inc (OTS). “By working alongside OTS, Lazy Acres helps support our mission to educate the public and maintain a clean, healthy beach environment.”

Lazy Acres representatives said that the event helped to reinforce the company's long-term commitment to sustainability and also empower its team members with tangible ways to protect the ocean and coastal ecosystems.

“Since we opened our doors in 2018 we have been working with Roundhouse Aquarium, and we were excited that expanded further when they became one of our Envirotokens partners in 2023, rewarding our customers using reusable bags through 10-cent donations to a non-profit of their choice, said Danny Danziger, store director at Lazy Acres Natural Market Hermosa Beach. "Since the program started, we have donated more than $6,000 to the aquarium and are proud to bring more attention to the wonderful work that they do to protect our local waters.”

The cleanup initiative comes at a critical time as recent wildfires in Los Angeles have contributed to increased pollution – introducing harmful chemicals and debris into marine habitats.