Cleaning campaign in Lulu Island

Abu Dhabi, Feb 9, 2012 (WAM) - In cooperation between the Centre of Waste Management - Abu Dhabi and Critical National Infrastructure Authority, a massive cleaning campaign was launched yesterday in Lulu Island, which targeted and emphasised the importance of preserving the cleanness and safety of the local environment and especially the tourists' attractions locations. Fifty students from Khadija Al Kubra School and 3 supervisors participated in the cleaning campaign. Environmental friendly bags and gloves were distributed to participants who collected around 1 ton of waste. Participants expressed their delight with what they have accomplished which in turn emphasised their sense of belonging and social responsibility towards what they have practiced as a social behaviour that motivates a lot of stakeholders in the society to follow their steps, in order to preserve the beauty of the city and the safety of its environment. The Centre of Waste Management has expressed appreciation and gratitude to all the volunteers who demonstrated the extent to which they want to interact positively with their community and their desire to drive their city to the highest levels possible to protect the environment, whilst sending a message to the public spending their holidays in these areas, not to litter in order to keep the environment clean and preserve the general appearance of the city. - Emirates News Agency, WAM