Community Beach Cleanups Reduce Plastic Waste in Zanzibar

Community Beach Cleanups Reduce Plastic Waste in Zanzibar

2024-03-22 Unguja Island #plastics#ocean#community

Monthly cleanups rally residents, schools, and traders to keep beaches and reefs free of plastic pollution.

Collections are sorted to track the most common items and inform advocacy with local authorities and vendors.

Students design posters and social media messages to spread awareness and cut single-use packaging.

The effort supports cleaner coastlines and safer habitats for turtles and fish.

“Keeping our beaches clean keeps our livelihoods strong.”

— Juma, Beach Trader

Outcomes

  • 4.2 tons of waste removed in 2024
  • Top offenders: sachets, PET bottles, straws
  • Vendor pledges to reduce single-use items

Timeline

  1. 2024-02
    Kickoff & school outreach
  2. 2024-06
    Waste audit & advocacy
  3. 2024-09
    Vendor engagement & pledges

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Community Beach Cleanups Reduce Plastic Waste in Zanzibar
Community Beach Cleanups Reduce Plastic Waste in Zanzibar
Community Beach Cleanups Reduce Plastic Waste in Zanzibar