Washed Ashore turns trash into art

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Posted: Oct 14, 2019 / 01:14 PM PDT / Updated: Oct 14, 2019 / 01:14 PM PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — SOLVE volunteers pick up literally tons of trash along the beaches. Some of that litter gets a new life in art installations across the country.

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