Scouts Clean Kizimkazi Beach in Zanzibar
Over 350 Scouts gathered together in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar for a one-day environmental activity that was funded by the World Organization of the Scout Movement under the Plastic Tide Turners Project.
The mission involved the community and took real action against plastic pollution. The cleanup at the beach was also part of it. Both fishing and tourism are indeed favorite pastimes in Kizimkazi, so plastic waste is a growing threat.
Scouts began in the early morning and cleaned the beach area. As a group, they collected almost 10 tons of trash. It was a big accomplishment indeed. Of this, 4.5 tons consisted of plastics.
The greatest proportion within the trash was composed of plastic containers, wrappings, fishing line, and packaging. This waste came from a lot of materials. These products contaminate all of the sea and kill marine life.
Following the tidying, scouts joined the community. They visited schools, market stalls, and bus stops to make the people aware of plastic pollution.
They used simple messages, short speeches, and art performances to tell people about plastic's effects on health and the environment.
Others promised changes to plastic use and disposal, while others listened and asked questions. On the spot, some people even joined in the clean-up exercise.
Also, this event allowed Scouts shared their learning, and citizens became aware of waste reduction. The activity was highly successful. The beach appeared cleaner, and the people of Kizimkazi learned and enjoyed the great work of beach cleaning.
Scouts remain active community leaders today. Small steps show that young people can help drive forward change through this Zanzibar cleanup initiative.
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