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Beach Clean Up and Launch of 'We Care' |
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Inspired by the actions of everyone on the Eco-generation platform, I have founded an environmental group. I am glad to inform all environmental enthusiasts about the launch of 'We Care' group==- an environmental platform in the UAE . It is created to carry forward green programs and initiatives that encourage sustainability in the region. Apart from green actions, the group will also engage in community service, as one of the major pillars of sustainability is society and by doing humanitarian work, we contribute towards the upliftment of the underprivileged and thus, make a positive difference in society!
Last week, we conducted an Iftar Handout for the poor labourers working under the scorching heat of the summer and our noble work was also published in the national daily of UAE (Gulf News). Dubai, often called the Jewel of Arabia, is known for its marvellous beaches. A large number of tourists and residents flock Dubai's beaches throughout the year. As a result, the waste generated on the beaches is tremendous :( Hence, on the 11th of July, ? We Care? organized a Beach Clean Up along with its members. Firstly, I distributed gloves, black polybags and other equipment for the Clean Up. After that, I lectured them on the importance of a Clean Up on Dubai Beaches. I also told them that cigarette butts would be the most common form of waste we would find on the beach. I informed them about the various dangers posed by cigarette butts on the beach. Cigarette butts are covered by a kind of plastic called cellulose acetate which holds together substances such as benzene and nicotine which are extremely harmful to the marine environment. Marine organisms often choke and die if they consume such substances. After telling them this, they realized the purpose of the Clean Up. We divided our group of 13 volunteers into groups of two's and three's. We spread out over the beach and decided a spot where we would meet after an hour. After an hour, we poured the wastes we collected into one basket.We were shocked at the number of cigarette butts we found on the beach! It was a reality check for all of us! We poured out all the wastes into the recycling bins on the beach. Surely, everyone went back home with a sense of environmentalism and concern for Mother Nature :) |
       
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@Anishka Thanks:)
Posted 13-07-2015 23:24
Wonderful initiative!
Posted 13-07-2015 16:07
@Luiz Thanks for your kind words Luiz:)
Posted 12-07-2015 22:11
What a great initiative Manav!!!! You and the group did a beautiful job. For sure, nature will thanks to all of you!! =) Keep it up!
Posted 12-07-2015 21:50
@Bindu Thank you for your active encouragement:)
Posted 12-07-2015 21:49
@Simran Thanks Simran:)
Posted 12-07-2015 21:48
@Arushi- Thank you for your commendable words:)
Posted 12-07-2015 21:47
Dear Manav, first of all congratulations for the brand new "We Care" team. Hats off to your initiative and my best wishes are with you. I firmly believe that this group will go a long way and incorporate environmental values, attitude and behavior in innumerable number of youths. Much happy that it would move forward towards humanitarian activities too.
Well done and keep updating the progress :)
Posted 12-07-2015 20:57
All the Best
Posted 12-07-2015 19:48
Congrats on set up of your group "We care" which , I believe , is a great initiative to mobilise and involve youngsters in environmental and humanitarian activities and projects. Good job with beach clean up. It is really sad that inspite of so many awareness campaigns , people don't learn to dispose their waste mindfully . Such clean ups endeavour to not only clean the beach but also send a strong message.
Thanks for sharing, Manav. All the best.
Posted 12-07-2015 19:24