20,000 volunteers expected to join environment event
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About 20,000 volunteers will take part in a campaign titled "Clean up the World 2008: Start Today ... Save Tomorrow ", to be held from November 18-21.
Organised by the Dubai Municipality, the four-day event aims to create
environmental awareness and encourage people to recycle, reuse and
reduce waste.
It also seeks to encourage media to focus on activities to protect the
environment, thereby enhancing awareness of governments and industries
with regard to issues such as waste reduction, recycling and safe
disposal of waste.
"The municipality is committed to improve public cleanliness in the
emirate in cooperation with individuals, government establishments,
private firms and non-governmental organisations through effective
participation," said Hassan Makki, Director of Waste Management
Department.
He said the municipality has been actively participating in this global initiative since 1994.
In 2007, more than 18,000 people participated in removing 4,000 tonnes
of waste including debris and abandoned vehicles from various areas.
The opening day will include an environment-themed stage presentation
by school students, recreation programmes for students, marine clean-up
activities at the creek and the distribution of certificates and
souvenirs.
On other days, activities will include cleaning up Nadd Al Hammer,
removal of abandoned vehicles, a can collection competition at Ras Al
Khor Bird Sanctuary, pest control activities in various areas, and
cleaning up the Nadd Al Shiba area.
Source: Gulfnews
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