We can all make a difference if we all "Say No to Pollution"
Over the X-mas break I finally started my project to clean up the beach near our house. But before reaching the beach I had to attack the street and talk with the people and try to convince them to help me.I photographed the locals in my street and used their pictures in the banners I made to motivate them to help with the project.
Little by little people are helping me. I hope I also get them to believe it is important. My husband and I bought concrete rings and installed them as dustbins at the beach and at the temple in my street. I organize that the cooperation is emptying them weekly. I made different banners and put them up in the street and at the entrance of the beach. (6 in total).
Nearly every morning I go to the beach and collect trash. If I do that for an hour it is like doing a workout in the gym and I am doing something to help our nature.
You might think I am fighting a lost battle here in Chennai but I believe if every body would do something we would live in a cleaner Chennai; I have to get more people involved and also local people with good contacts to get it working on a longer term. But I started small and if feels good to do at least something.
If you are interested in learning more about how you can join in this project, please contact Virginie Vlaminck at virre41@yahoo.com.
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Please make plans to attend the next PTA General Meeting
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Black Box Theater, 8:45 am
