MISSION: FROM BEACH CLEAN TO BEACH CLEANED!

Why, I ask myself, do I find myself standing on a beach, wet and windy Friday morning in the middle of the scorching heat. Gloves on hands and rubbish sack. Surely a nice warm cup of tea, watching the TV from the comfort of my sofa, relaxing after a busy week would be the more preferable option?

It’s our sea and our beach. And although we had that little patriotism in our self, we were optimistic. It was a wonderful experience to work with the NGO’s where our RCoSKM team looking enthusiastic started of cleaning. Disposable camera, fishing floats, plastic tops, tin can, concrete foot, rope, straws, wipes, wood, cardboard, netting, flosses, aluminum containers, multipack plastic, fishing line, white wax foam, syringe, plastic toy, dummy, condom, tennis ball, trainer, large plastic pipe, rubber glove, disposable lighter, part of a plastic tray, plastic pen, plastic bottles, toothbrush, bag handle, paint brush. All of these items (along with a whole heap more stuff), were collected by a hardy team of volunteers during a beach clean our team volunteered in April, 2014 with The Citizen Foundation group. And with them, the worrying scenario of one day hearing the cry of joy from a group of kids and teachers, proudly standing over their accomplishes, their official flag fluttering in the breeze like a royal flag. 2014 is an important year for our seas. The bathing water quality changing in October 2014, this year becomes essential in giving our seas and beaches the best chance they have of meeting the new criteria. We need to let agencies, councils, politicians, other campaign groups and water companies know that we are concerned. That we want … no …. What we demand, is better bathing water and cleaner beaches. We need to re-educate Pakistan.