As soon as we arrived, we commenced Operation Clean Up! Armed with a pair of gloves, tongs and pails, we walked down the coastal stretch disposing litter, learning about tides and the grave ordeal of marine life.

When we were done, we realised the majority of the trash picked up was mainly plastic, so here’s some info about plastic waste. Plastics are non biodegradable, depending on the type of plastic and where it goes, it can clog up mangrove roots or cause harm to marine animals. This wreaks havoc in our ecosystem! However, it is not about the material but more about how we put it to good use. For instance, the plastic kayaks we use are called high density polyethylene (HDPE). These plastics can be recycled! When melted down we can mold this for other uses, creating endless possibilities to how we can reduce reuse and recycle them.