On International Clean-Up Day, the Green Africa Youth Organisation, led by its Project Coordinator, Ms. Mabel Naa Amorkor Laryea, organised a clean-up exercise and sensitisation campaign to draw attention to the growing threat of waste in coastal communities.

Ms. Mabel underscored the urgent need to protect the environment, especially the coastlines that sustain fish, water resources, and human livelihoods.

She expressed concern about the rising levels of waste, with plastics and styrofoam posing the greatest danger.

Beyond being an eyesore, she noted, these materials severely damage marine ecosystems and threaten long-term environmental health.

In her remarks, Ms. Mabel urged individuals to cut down on single-use plastics and embrace more sustainable alternatives.

She emphasised that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility, where small individual actions collectively create a big difference.

“Reducing waste and promoting reusable materials is not just a lifestyle choice—it is a duty to the planet and future generations,” she said.

The initiative highlighted the importance of sustainable practices that can prevent plastics from ending up in landfills and oceans. By reducing the consumption of disposable items and prioritising reusables, communities can help curb pollution and safeguard natural resources.

As the world observed International Clean Up Day, Ms. Mabel’s call to action served as a powerful reminder: through unity, awareness, and responsibility, societies can preserve the environment and build a healthier, more sustainable future.