About Fill a Bag
Fill a Bag Story
FillABag was founded in Key Biscayne, Florida in 2018 after winning a small grant from the Miami Foundation’s Public Space Challenge.
By activating FillABag Stations at beach paths, our mission is to empower people to turn ordinary beach walks into meaningful cleanups by providing reusable buckets to fill with trash as they stroll.
National Institute of Health studies indicate that people of all ages, races, genders, and backgrounds create deeper and more meaningful connections with each other, and with their environment while engaging in eco-activism. Be warned, though, this may lead to increased lifestyle awareness, reflection on your own choices, and maybe even changes in behavior!
FillABag continues to expand across the country, and internationally. With the support of donors, local champions, and the Key Biscayne Community Foundation, over 59 FAB Stations have been activated to date in seven states including Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts, and Ohio. Coming soon: Connecticut, Illinois, the Philippines, Gili Islands and Mexico! Give us a shout to find how you can bring FillABag to your favorite park or beach , and invite your community to turn an ordinary walk into a meaningful cleanup.
Our Team
Manny Rionda
Manny’s love for the ocean began while growing up in Key Biscayne, Florida. Carefree (and device-free) days were spent outside; riding bikes to secret fishing holes, exploring mangroves, diving local reefs, climbing fruit trees, and launching from rope swings into the waters around his island paradise. After graduating in 1989 from Boston College with a Marketing degree, Manny moved to San Francisco where he began a 10-year teaching career in the City’s diverse Mission District. Adapting to the “Whole Language” teaching method, where educators would select a theme, and incorporate content areas around it, he set a singular tone each year: The Ocean. Returning to his beloved island in 1998, he raised 3 wonderful children. After leaving the classroom, Manny continued his career in the Education Technology sector. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, making connections within his community, coaching little league baseball, leading Chico’s Stand-Up Paddle Club, co-hosting a weekly podcast called The No One’s Listening Show, and of course…being a steward for his first love…the ocean.
Nancy Levitt Davis
Nancy Levitt Davis is a Miami native who, after 15 years working and studying in New York, was called back to the sunshine and beaches of Key Biscayne. Nancy enjoys practicing her marketing, management, and fundraising expertise to help further the environmental and community-building efforts of FillABag and partners. A mother of three teenage sons and a dog, Nancy spends free time on the playing field, in the spinning studio, dancing to live music, discovering Miami’s diverse cultural life, giving back to her community, and in the company of family and friends.
James Duncan
James Duncan cofounded his eponymous design company with his wife and partner Miriam eighteen years ago. It is a full-service design firm as well as a “to the trade” bespoke furniture company selling in New York, LA, Miami, and Toronto.
James Duncan Inc. has completed residential and commercial projects in Florida and New York, Colorado as well as the Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe.
James Duncan Inc has been named to the prestigious Luxe Gold list in 2020, 2021 and 2022 which recognizes the top 20 most influential design and architecture companies in Florida.
In 2019 James Duncan was sponsored by Goldman Saks for their 10SKB program.
James Duncan Inc. is a recipient of a 2017 Architectural Digest “Great Design Award” for New Ravenna’s Indus stone and bronze mosaic tile design.
His work has been featured in Elle Décor, Interior Design Magazine, Architectural Digest, Interiors, House Beautiful, House and Garden, Avenue Magazine, New York Spaces, Vogue, Domino, The New York Times, and many other publications.
BE HAPPY, BE MINDFUL,
BE GRATEFUL, AND GIVE BACK
We turn simple daily beach walks into meaningful cleanup experiences
by picking up plastic and trash with buckets available at FillABag stations
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“Take Your Child to Work Day” takes on a whole new meaning when you team up for Mother Nature!
Bravo to @penguinlibrosus for bringing the next generation along to make a difference. Small actions, lasting impact!
#FillABag #NextGeneration #EnvironmentalStewardship #BeachCleanup #LeadByExample
Last week, our friends @makeadifference.kb saw the massive seaweed bloom washing marine debris onto our shoreline. So they reached out.
“Hey FILLABAG! It’s back to school...we think we can get our classmates together for a beach cleanup!”
LET’S DO IT!
Want to rally your classmates, friends or coworkers for a shoreline cleanup? Give us a shout!
#FILLABAG #MakeADifference #KeyBiscayne #BeachCleanup #CommunityInAction
It`s World Sea Turtle Day! Please...
* fill your beach holes.
* remove debris and litter.
* turn off lights.
* never interfere.
Thanks!
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*All sea turtle activities in Miami Dade conducted by authorized personnel under FWC MTP-25-150*
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#WorldSeaTurtleDay #FillABag #SeaTurtles #keybiscayne
We had a blast teaming up and building community with the @consuelo.foundation on a beautiful Key Biscayne morning at the Cape Florida Lighthouse.
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Thank you to the 25 volunteers who removed 110 pounds of marine debris and litter from the fragile dunes and shoreline, helping protect this sea turtle nesting habitat.
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#BeachCleanup #FILLABAG #KeyBiscayne #Service #keybiscayne
We loved celebrating Earth Day with our pals from Coconut Grove Elementary School at one of our favorite spots!
Huge thanks to Ms. Arsham and Ms. Koski for keeping this impactful tradition alive, bringing together a new crew of eco-warriors year after year for 5+ years and counting. Can`t wait for next year!
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#fillabag #coconutgroveelementary #beachcleanup #earthday #kidsserve
Register today for our community cleanup on APRIL 11 at 10AM as we take on the streets of Key Biscayne. Registration link in Bio or at volunteercleanup.org. This is an ALL AGES event.
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We`ve identified some gnarly HOT SPOTS around the island. Come by golf cart or by foot and we will point you in the trashiest direction!
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Meet up at Paradise Park at 10am sharp. Lunch and free cleanup kit included for all volunteers. Service hours available for high schoolers, just in time for end of year report cards. And there will be prizes!
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Questions? DM @fillabag
See you out there!
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#keybiscayne #community #cleanup #fillabag #villageofkeybiscayne
Well, it took a minute from the day she reached out in 2024, but thanks to Jess`s perseverance and the support of Miami-Dade County Parks, Virginia Key`s #dogbeach finally has a FILLABAG station! This one is extra special; dedicated to Phife, Jess`s sweet dog, who loved his beach.
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So, next time you swing through Hobie to walk your pup, launch from the @ridepadl_hobiesailclub, or just take in spectacular views of Biscayne Bay, grab a bucket and turn an ordinary walk into a meaningful cleanup.
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Want to collaborate and activate a FILLABAG station in YOUR community? Do you have a favorite park, shoreline, or beach that needs a little love? Please give us a shout, let`s make it happen. Oh, and it`s free!
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FILLABAG Station #81 #fillabag #keybiscayne #padl beachcleanup
Thank you @seabirdstation for reminding us that #lovewins!
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Care to donate or volunteer? Drop us a DM or link in bio.
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#romeotheheron #wildliferescue #birdsofinstagram #keybiscayne
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📸 @seabirdstation
🎥 @chicoandthemanny
Thanks to a growing community of change makers, 2025 was another unforgettable year (our 8th!) for FillABag!
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2025 TOTALS:
Organized 32 events
Engaged 981 volunteers
Removed 8,357 lbs. of litter and debris
Activated 12 new FillABag stations around the globe.
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See you out there in 2026, with love and gratitude!
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#thankyou #beachcleanup #keybiscayne #fillabag community
Meet Caroline — a dedicated Eagle Scout candidate who just activated two new FillABag stations in her hometown of Virginia Beach.
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Caroline first discovered FillABag while visiting her grandmother in South Carolina. Inspired by the idea, and at her grandma`s suggestion, she decided to make it the focus of her Eagle Scout project. After researching, Caroline reached out, learned about our "DIY - Do It Yourself" program, got to work, brought FillABag to her community — and the impact is already being felt.
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She placed her stations at 63rd Street and 77th Street, locations recommended by local lifeguards as high-traffic areas needing extra love. Now, anyone walking by can grab a bucket, collect a little trash, turn an ordinary walk into a meaningful cleanup, and help keep the shoreline beautiful.
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Caroline credits her family, friends, scout troop, and the city for helping bring her vision to life. When she’s not making her community cleaner, she loves art, science and engineering, athletics, and spending time outdoors walking, running, or hiking.
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Her message to all of us?
“Small actions truly add up. Anyone can make a difference, one bucket at a time.”
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Join us in celebrating Caroline and the growing FillABag movement in Virginia Beach! #FillABag #CommunityHero #VirginiaBeach #EagleScoutProject #eaglescout #LeaveItBetter #beach #cleanup
Let`s continue to empower future eco warriors like Jack!! Please support FillABag during Give Miami Day 2025; donor link in bio is live today through November 20.
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We were stoked to see a couple of pics his dad shared the day after Jack helped activate a #fillabag station last week. With new gloves in hand, and a newly found #finditfillit box, Jack decided to recruit some pals and turn an ordinary trip to the playground, into a meaningful cleanup!!
#givemiamiday2025 #fillabag #beachcleanup #keybiscayne #diy #miamifoundation #kbcf #givemiamiday #keybiscaynecommunityfoundation
You know our love will not fade away!
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Key Biscayne Mangrove Cleanup Crew & Co.
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#bearcut #paddlecleanup #keybiscayne #fillabag #kbcf #find #miamidadeparks #citizenscience #miamiecoadventures #sunofabeach#mangrovecleanup #mangrovesasquatch #wildlifeencounters #herons #osprey #birdsofinstagram #padl #surfyaku #diversparadise
