2011 beach cleanup campaign deemed a success

THE YOUTH branch of the Cyprus Green Party has just completed this year’s round of beach cleanups in coordination with the Mediterranean campaign coordinated by the Italy-based NGO Legambiente.

Under the slogan “Clean beaches, Free beaches” the campaign was a great success, the greens said.

Beach cleanings took place Larnaca, Paralimni and Paphos. “The public response to all beach-cleaning efforts was immense,” a statement said.

“Unfortunately, huge heaps of rubbish were found some of which were dangerous, such as broken bottles and used condoms. Also at Lara beach, bulky pieces of tar, tires and ropes were collected and disposed of,” it said.

At Lara, young volunteers had the chance to witness the birth of over 80 turtles.

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