Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Millions participated in World Cleanup Day, with 400 volunteers cleaning Brussels Willebroek Canal, part of a global effort by River Cleanup.
In 30 countries globally, millions of volunteers joined similar events. River Cleanup, a global organization working to clean up rivers, organizes World Cleanup Day annually. The organization highlighted the ongoing pollution issue, with around ten million kilos of plastic entering nature and rivers daily. The cleanup started in Brussels on Friday morning. Approximately 400 volunteers, including school kids, local workers, and residents, gathered to clean the Willebroek Canal, its docks, and nearby streets.
How Can Society Help River Cleanup’s Mission?
The start in Brussels is just the beginning of a bigger plan. River Cleanup aims to gather over 1,000 volunteers this weekend for clean-up events in Antwerp, Liege, Ghent, Namur, and Tamise, along with smaller community projects. River Cleanup founder Thomas De Groote said, “We want to show people how they can make a difference. The best way to protect nature and our health is by avoiding single-use plastic.”
