Waves of change Beach Cleanup
The climate is decreasing day by day. Odisha's beaches face plastic pollution, harming marine life like turtles and fish, etc. Imagine turtles mistaking plastic bags for jellyfish, or birds tangled in fishing nets – that's the harsh reality pollution creates. Keeping this in view, a beach cleanup programme, titled "Waves of Change Beach Cleanup," is taken up to remove marine debris from coastal areas to protect local ecosystems.
Arrived at Gopalpur Beach 30 minutes early to set up, distribute gear, and brief participants on safety, waste sorting, and zones via teams. The cleanup programme started with a short motivation. clean for 2 hours, then weigh/sort trash on-site, end with group photo, refreshments, and thanks. The cleanup programme continued for 5 days in the first session.
Participants gain a deeper understanding of marine pollution sources and their environmental impact, developing practical skills in teamwork, project management, and waste management.