Following its Hac Sa initiative entitled “Beautiful and Clean Beach - Take Your Trash with You” launched last month, the government’s urban beautification and sanitation working group organised a second beach cleanup last week at Cheoc Van (“Bamboo Beach”), according to a Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) statement yesterday.
On July 26, the environmental hygiene task force under the urban beautification and sanitation working group conducted its second beach cleanup activity at Cheoc Van Beach in Coloane, reinforcing its commitment to preserving Macau’s coastal environment.
The statement said around 30 representatives from various government entities, volunteer groups, and organisations participated in the cleanup, collecting rubbish along the beach and rocky shore as well as sorting it for recycling.
The Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) also supported the operation by dispatching cleaning vessels to remove floating debris from nearby waters, the statement added.
From January to late last month, about 593 tonnes of rubbish were cleared from beaches and another 150 tonnes from the sea, highlighting the scale of coastal pollution, the statement said.
The statement concluded that the working group is urging the public to take direct responsibility by using eco-friendly containers, disposing of rubbish properly, and recycling when visiting beaches.
The statement also said that in order to urge swimmers and beachgoers to help protect the marine environment, future cleanup activities and hygiene campaigns will be launched progressively to foster a clear, more beautiful Macau.
This undated handout photo provided by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) shows a group of cleaners picking and cleaning up rubbish from Cheoc Van Beach in Coloane.
