Calabarzon cleanup hauls 35,105 kilos of coastal waste
LUCENA CITY — A total of 35,105 kilograms of waste were collected along the shorelines of the Calabarzon region during activities marking this year’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC).
“Heartfelt thanks to all our volunteers! The recently held International Coastal Cleanup, themed ‘Clean Seas for Resilient Communities,’ was a tremendous success for our environment,” the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Calabarzon said in a report Sunday morning, Sept. 20.
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At least 5,560 volunteers participated in this year’s cleanup, armed with brooms, rakes, spades, forks and plastic trash bags as they cleared shorelines across the region’s five provinces.
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The volunteers filled 2,122 trash bags, with food wrappers, plastic beverage bottles and caps, cups, and plates among the most commonly collected waste, according to the DENR.
The agency credited the volunteers’ teamwork, dedication and concern for the environment for the cleanup’s results.
“This serves as a reminder that through every small step and by working together, we can help restore the beauty and vitality of our seas and build more resilient communities,” the DENR said.
The ICC is a global environmental initiative held every third Saturday of September. It aims to remove trash from shorelines, rivers and oceans, raise awareness about marine pollution, and help protect coastal habitats. /mcm
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