Coastal clean-up pushed

BACOLOD City Councilor Sonya Verdeflor authored a resolution enjoining all coastal barangays in the city through their respective punong barangay in coordination with the Environment and Natural Resources Office and the Mayor’s Office to spearhead a coastal clean-up on the third Saturday of September, dubbed as International Coastal Clean-Up Day.

The City Council approved this during the regular session on Wednesday, August 15.

Verdeflor said it is imperative that coastal barangays in the city get involved and actively participate in this endeavor in order to raise awareness about taking care of the environment through environmental protection measures.

She cited Presidential Proclamation No. 470 that declares the third Saturday of September of each year as the International Coastal Clean-Up Day in observance of the Global Coastal Clean-up celebrations.

International Coastal Cleanup is the largest volunteer effort for ocean's health. People around the world gather on beaches, coasts, rivers, waterways and underwater dive sites to remove trash and record information on the debris collected.

Results will aid in better waste management policies/plans, product packaging designs and in stirring environmental consciousness among the people.

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