The Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) Guyana recently held its annual clean-up campaign at the Number 63 Beach, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
The activity was conducted in recognition of International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day, which was held on September 15. Approximately 35 volunteers were able to remove 80 pounds of garbage left on the beach by those who frequent the seashore.
Among the volunteers were students of the University of Guyana Berbice Campus and members of the Rotaract Club of New Amsterdam and Youth Arm of the
Members doing their part to keep the beach clean
Chamber of Commerce.
National CYEN Coordinator Kiefer Jackson called on those using the beach to be more responsible. She urged them to reduce their usage of single-use plastic, since plastic pollution was a problem.
She also urged persons to collect their garbage and place it in disposable bags, but more importantly, she challenged them to use items that could be recycled.
Additionally, Jackson stated that the placement of garbage bins on the beach would be an effective method to reduce the amount of garbage on the coastline.
She insists that the community and other stakeholders should have systems in place to make sure that the suggestions are adhered to.
The CYEN clean-up activities are usually assisted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Puran Brothers and numerous funders.
It was noted that the Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) in the area should play a huge role in assisting the clean-up activity at Number 63 Beach.
CYEN is usually involved in clean-up activities and has focused on various locations particularly the seawall and Number 63 Beach in addition to the Wismar riverside in Linden.
Recently, the CYEN had approximately 200 volunteers at its clean-up activity
