A group of children, along with volunteers passionate about the environment, gathered this Sunday at La Concha beach, west of Havana, to undertake a cleanup day, during which they managed to collect approximately 100 kg of waste.
The initiative Naturaleza Secreta explained through its Facebook account that during a recent cleanup event, they managed to collect 20 black bags of non-recyclable waste and 3 sacks of bottles that were recycled.
Organized by the Oasis Project, the event also featured the participation of several organizations, such as La Tribu, which provided music; Cuba Libro Havana, which donated bags, gloves, and books for the children; and the Caballeros del Mar Diving Club.
Additionally, the Antonio Núñez Jiménez Foundation and the Embassy of Norway participated, contributing with donations of bags and trash sacks, along with the projects aCOSTAo, the Green Network, and Secret Nature.
They also explained that the event not only focused on cleaning the beach but also aimed to educate children about the importance of protecting the environment and marine ecosystems, promoting through awareness activities the value of reducing, reusing, and recycling.
"Every small effort matters, and together we can make a significant difference," stated the project.
Initiatives like this are not new in Cuba's marine ecosystems, where continuous efforts have been made to collect waste and promote good environmental practices.
In July, a group of diving enthusiasts dived into the waters of Siboney Beach in Santiago de Cuba this Sunday to remove objects from the sea that could potentially injure swimmers.
Aris Batalla, a representative of the Red Cross in Santiago de Cuba, reported on Facebook that a group made up of lifeguards, rescuers, and firefighters retrieved from the seabed cans, intact bottles, broken ones, and other objects that could cause injuries to beachgoers.
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