Around 400kg of waste has been collected as part of a youth-led beach clean-up initiative at Malkiya beach.
The programme entitled Eco Awareness and Action Beach Clean-up was organised by World Malayalee Council (WMC) Toastmasters and Gavel Club, in collaboration with One Heart Bahrain – an unregistered, not-for-profit community organisation – Urbaser Bahrain and Al Mahd School.
Friday’s event brought together close to 200 volunteers, including families and students, under the theme ‘One Heart, One Community, One Earth’.
The waste products collected included glass bottles, plastic bottles and caps, food wrappers, disposable cups and small metal objects.
The clean-up was part of a bigger eco-themed campaign, with a strong focus on youth engagement, and included storytelling sessions for young eco-warriors, in an effort to raise awareness on the cause.
An interactive Eco Bus, provided by Urbaser, was on site, offering hands-on demonstrations on waste management, recycling and sustainable living.
Participants learned how everyday waste choices impact Bahrain’s marine and coastal ecosystems.
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