1,000 volunteers team up for coastal clean-up
The Hindu
‘Green Warriors of Chennai’ clear 5.6 tonnes of waste during drive
Over 1,000 people participated in the coastal clean-up event ‘Team up to clean up My city, My coast, My environment’ organised by G Square Group along with The Hindu at 10 hotspots on East Coast Road on Sunday.
The event started at 7 a.m. and went on for two hours. The volunteers, called ‘Green Warriors of Chennai,’ collected plastic, footwear, thermocol waste, glass pieces and some discarded college certificates too. In total, they cleared about 5.6 tonnes of waste during the clean up.
N. Eshwar, Chief Executive Officer of G Square Realtors Private Limited said, “With a long coastline, Chennai boasts some of the most vibrant beaches that are perfect for fun time and beach experience. While it is the government’s obligation to keep these beaches clean, as citizens it is our responsibility to lend a hand towards the cause wherever we can.”
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