Every year, April 22nd marks Earth Day, a crucial reminder for us to pay attention to the Earth's environment and protect natural resources. On April 13th, 2024, the Tex Year Social Welfare Association initiated a beach cleaning event, calling upon residents to take action together at the Wanli Xiaoliao Beach in New Taipei, Taiwan. This year, there are 94 participants in the event.

After three hours of beach cleaning, we collected a significant amount of marine debris, including many plastic products such as bottles, plastic food containers, fishing nets, Styrofoam balls, and more, totaling 140 kilograms of trash.



This beach cleaning event once again reminded us of the serious challenges facing the marine environment. The massive presence of plastic waste poses a threat to marine ecosystems, affecting the survival and habitat of marine life. The disposable plastic utensils and other items we use every day are among the primary sources of this marine debris.

Therefore, we should realize that protecting the marine environment is not just about beach cleaning but is a long-term task that requires active participation from everyone. We should reduce the use of disposable plastic products, encourage the use of renewable or biodegradable alternatives, and properly dispose of and recycle garbage.

Through this beach cleaning event, we hope to raise more awareness about the protection of the marine environment and encourage everyone to start from small actions in our daily lives to collectively care for the Earth and strive for a better world. Let each of us become guardians of the Earth, starting with you and me, to make the Earth a better place.