The Moving the Planet association will carry out an activity of collection of butts in Playa Jardínin Puerto de la Cruz, this Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The collection of cigarette butts is an essential activity to maintain a clean and healthy environment, prevent pollution and reduce the amount of cigarette butts that reach the seas. In the last decade, the production and consumption of cigarette butts has increased worldwide, causing serious environmental problems and a significant accumulation of cigarette butts in different public places, including the ocean, seas, and rivers.
This is not the first time that it has carried out this type of action, it has already done so in the area of La Quinta, in Santa Úrsula, on several occasions, with the participation of around fifteen people, but in this specific case, as it is a larger scope expect this figure to increase.
The Association Provides Gloves and Bags will provide gloves and bags to collect butts safely and efficiently. In addition, it is recommended to bring sportswear, comfortable shoes, a reusable water bottle and a backpack with beach material and a swimsuit for those who want to stay on the beach. Volunteers interested in participating can through the link.
Collecting cigarette butts has multiple benefits, such as improving the environment, preventing forest fires, raising awareness about the importance of properly disposing of waste, and promoting a more sustainable lifestyle and a culture of environmental responsibility.
In addition, that same day there will be an event created by the association in collaboration with MindSuccess and the European Academy of Neurosciences. The We are Turkey solidarity event of Speakers without Borders, whose objective is to raise funds to help the victims of the earthquake in Turkey.
The event will feature the participation of renowned renowned speakers who will offer 40-minute master classes on topics related to personal and/or professional growth, finance, marketing, sales and the Web 3. All profits will go to help various NGOs Turkish organizations working to improve the situation after the earthquake.
Rebeca González, coordinator of Moving the Planet, states that “the collection of butts It is a fun and collaborative activity that encourages community participation and helps build bonds between people. Likewise, it allows us to educate about the impact that waste has on the environment and promote healthier lifestyles”.
