World Cleanup Day is an annual global social action movement aimed at combating the global solid waste problem, including marine debris
Taking place annually on the third Saturday of September, this year’s World Cleanup Day was held on 19 September and saw 150 countries participate in litter clean-ups and waste mapping activities in parks, forests, communities, and beaches.
Renowned for its commitments to sustainable hospitality and sentimental conservation, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort’s team united on 17 September and helped clear up the entire area of a nearby village, Sayq Village. With the amount of one-time plastic waste increasing at an alarming rate globally, the team set out to clean-up all litter and objects foreign to the natural fauna and flora of the mountain, all while maintaining social distancing and wearing personal protective equipment.
The clean-up drive was undertaken by 20 team members of the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, including acting general manager, Rami Farhat, and manager of people and culture, Shakir Al Fahadi. Fueled by the team’s collective efforts, the initiative resulted in 120 kg of waste being cleared and disposed of adequately, leaving the Sayq village well sanitary.
Rami Farhat said, “The goal of adopting this initiative is to promote the culture of cleaning our surrounding areas and preserving the appearance of our important landmarks. Our country, and the rest of the world, is already dealing with an existing plastic problem, but the use of disposable masks and gloves is creating a new kind of pollution. While it is necessary to use these products for protection against COVID-19, it is also essential for individuals to dispose of this waste in an appropriate manner.
“With waste being a fundamental global issue, Oman has made great strides to overcome this global problem, such as increasing green areas, and improving the marine environment and protecting it from pollution. Movements like World Cleanup Day help us play an active role in raising awareness among current and future generations, and we are proud to take part.”
