Tag: Environmental Service

Coast Guards: A Step Towards Environmental Conservation

In November, the Environmental Service Avenue of the Rotaract Club of the University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts, successfully conducted Coast Guards, its second project of the year. This impactful initiative was a collaborative effort with the Rotaract Club of the University of Kelaniya and the Rotaract Club of Colombo Uptown, focusing on tackling key environmental issues through meaningful action. The project was carried out in two significant phases: a beach cleanup and a donation of LKR 30,000 to a turtle hatchery. These efforts demonstrated the club's dedication to both environmental conservation and wildlife protection. The beach cleanup brought together enthusiastic volunteers committed to restoring the beauty of the coastline and combating marine pollution. Equipped with tools and a strong…

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Beach Cleanup: United for a Cleaner Coastline

On the 28th of September, the Environmental Service Avenue of the Rotaract Club of the University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts, took a significant step towards environmental preservation by organizing a joint beach cleanup at Preetipura, Wattala. This initiative marked the first collaboration with the Rotaract Club of the University of Kelaniya, the Rotary Club, and the Rotaract Club of Colombo Uptown. Together, these groups worked to tackle the pressing issue of coastal pollution while promoting teamwork and sustainability. The beach cleanup brought together dedicated volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to remove plastic waste, discarded fishing gear, and other litter from the shoreline. This effort went beyond tidying the beach—it aimed to highlight the harmful effects of marine pollution…

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