Beach Cleanups
Litter throughout our island and waterways is a serious problem for all of us. Let's Make Cyprus Green hosts frequent clean-up events to help stop waste from entering our waters and raise community awareness about the severe issue of littering and marine debris.
Impact on Tourism:
One major reason why tourists choose Cyprus as their holiday destination is because of our countless number of Mediterranean beaches. However, when our beaches are filled with trash and our sea is polluted with marine debris, it diminishes the beauty and aesthetic value of our island which negatively impacts our main tourist attraction. When our island is no longer inviting, tourists will eventually choose other locations for their vacations. The implication of this on the economy of Cyprus is great. Cities that depend on beach visitors for their economic sustenance will be impoverished and many businesses may have to close down due to the lack of clientele.
The Cost of Cleanups:
The cost of cleaning up marine debris from our beaches requires millions of euros. If we keep Cyprus clean, the high sum of funds that would have been used for cleanups can instead be used for greater purposes such as building sports fields, libraries, or playgrounds for children.
Public Safety:
Plastic waste and marine debris generally have a dangerous effect on people. Swimmers can become entangled in marine debris or people can step on needles or broken glass while walking down the seashore.
Damage to Boats
Marine debris can cause serious damage to boats. It is usually hard to detect debris when on a boat and the impact can be very harmful to the boat as well as the passengers. Large debris can cause a serious crack at the bottom of a boat, the boat propellers can get entangled in fishing line, or the system intakes can become blocked with a plastic bag which can block the engine of the boat.
Littering is entirely a man-made problem, and is entirely preventable. You can become a part of the solution by becoming a member of Let’s Make Cyprus Green and joining us at our beach clean-ups.
Together, we can make a difference!
Beach Token Cleanup Report
On April 2nd, Let’s Make Cyprus Green (LMCG) volunteers carried out a cleanup at Lady’s Mile Beach on behalf of Beach Token ($BEACH), an innovative
Raven Russia Beach Cleanup
https://youtu.be/OZ9-KLFcboQTo demonstrate their care for the local environment, Raven Russia carried out a clean-up at the northern end of Lady’s Mile Beach on 14 November.
GenPro Beach Cleanup
https://youtu.be/SeQbYrhx_Xk To mark World Cleanup Day on 18 September, Let’s Make Cyprus Green and GenPro carried out a joint clean-up of Dasoudi Beach in Limassol,
Amathos River Cleanup Report
Thank you to everyone who participated at our Amathos River Cleanup on Saturday, September 21st, 2019 in Potamos Germasogeia in honor of World Cleanup Day
TSYS: Corporate Cleanup
Thanks to TSYS for a great clean-up effort at Grammiko Parko in Nicosia. The team came with their friends and families to clean up our
Zakaki Marsh Part II Cleanup Report
8,000 kg of waste collected from Zakaki Marsh! THANK YOU to everyone that participated as volunteers. Also, THANK YOU to ForexTime – FXTM, 4ocean, Cedar
NextGen : Corporate Cleanup
We had an awesome corporate cleanup party with Nexters, a company that cares about keeping the sea clean & plastic free. Thank you to everyone
Zakaki Marsh Cleanup Report
Zakaki Marsh Cleanup Report Thank you to everyone who participated at our beach cleanup on Sunday, November 18th, 2018 at Zakaki Marsh. Also, thank you
Karnagio Beach Cleanup
Thank you to everyone who participated at our beach cleanup on Saturday, September 29th, 2018 @ Karnagio Beach. Also, thank you to our media sponsors,
Spyros Dog Beach Cleanup
https://youtu.be/2iLRX2AWHmQ Thank you to everyone who participated at our beach cleanup on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 @ Spyros Beach. Also, thank you to Windsurf City