THIS September the public is invited to join the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) is cleaning the country’s shores.
Whether with a school, business, organisation or church, everyone is welcome to get involved with International Coastal Clean-up Day on Saturday, September 19.
A press release on Monday (August 24) explained that the aim is to coordinate underwater, beach or bush clean-ups across the country.
They should take place between 7am and 9am to beat the heat on September 19.
Attendees must make sure they have gloves, water, trash bags, a first aid kit handy in the event of cuts or scrapes and a data form to document the type of trash collected.
The date form is not mandatory, but anyone that uses it should submit a copy to DEMA after their clean-up.
For anyone to register their commitment in taking part they can contact Amy Avenant, DEMA Environment Outreach Co-ordiantor, by no later than September 11 on 338-4176 or 341-4321.
On or a few days before the event participants should arrange for proper disposal of the collected trash.
Following the event they should submit the following information to DEMA: organisation name, number of clean-up participants, location of trash collection (and whether it was underwater/beach/bush), number of bags collected, amount of time spent collecting trash and photographs of you or your organisation and the trash collected.
“Want to help out but unable to organise such an initiative? Chat to Amy regarding donation of supplies (trash bags, gloves etc)” the press read.
“Please help us in the fight for trash-free seas. Together we can all make a difference!”
DEMA has registered this event with the Ocean Conservancy which works to keep the ocean healthy to keep people healthy.
More information can be found at www.oceanconservancy.org/
