On October 26, 2019, approximately 75 volunteers descended at the Fort James area in an Independence Cleanup Challenge by PURELY COE. Volunteers came primarily from the Ottos Comprehensive School, the Antigua Grammar School other Civic Groups and friends
Volunteers from each organization were disbursed into three groups, starting from opposite ends of the beach; then converge on northern side facing the Deep Water Harbor where the bulk of the plastic and other waste existed. More than three hours were spent combing the beach for trash and debris. The majority of the garbage was plastic bottles, caps, and soda cans. A total of ninety bags of waste were collected weighting over 500 lbs.
Mr. Conrod Hunte, Founder of PURLECEO delivered a brief speech in recognition of the launch of the Organization and also thanked the many volunteers. In particular, he thanked the Environmental Cadets of the Ottos Comprehensive School for coming out today , and exercise a bit of civic pride. It’s projects such as these that will help to draw the attention of our local people and getting them interested preserving the environment “
At the conclusion of the cleanup, volunteers were treated to local breakfast. The days’ event and refreshments were made possible by Maulvin Trucking, Island Provisions Limited, Brownies Bakery, Goddard Catering, Premier Beverages, Lingies Lights and Windows, and Hadeed Group.
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