Bonaire Joins World Cleanup Day on September 21

On Friday, September 20, World Clean Up Day takes place. Last year, 198 countries worldwide participated in this initiative. Bonaire aims to once again contribute to a cleaner island. Therefore, Bonaire is organizing a major clean-up event on Saturday, September 21, in conjunction with World Clean Up Day. Selibon will place large containers in each neighborhood where residents can dispose of their waste for free on Saturday.

Since Bonaire will observe World Clean Up Day on Saturday, September 21, we also want to highlight International Coastal Clean Up Day. This means we will pay extra attention to cleaning our beaches and coastal areas. Join us as a volunteer! Help us remove waste from the beaches and coral reefs, so we can keep not only our island but also our National Marine Park cleaner.

It's important to keep our island clean for ourselves, nature, and future generations. Waste left on the streets can end up in nature, causing harm to animals and the environment. Plastic and other litter can remain for years, polluting our beaches and coral reefs. By disposing of waste properly, we help prevent it from ending up in nature.

Last month, hundreds of volunteers helped clean Bonaire under the slogan ‘Boneiru: Limpi i Bunita’ (Bonaire: Clean and Beautiful), in preparation for Dia di Boneiru. During this effort, 28,000 kilos of waste were collected, including household items, plastic, and other debris.

Deputy Cicilia, who also participated in the clean-up, is pleased with the community's involvement: "It’s fantastic to see how many people have participated. However, it remains concerning how much waste we still encounter in our neighborhoods and nature. There is still much work to be done to raise awareness among all residents and keep Bonaire clean."

Everyone can help keep Bonaire clean and beautiful. So, join us for World Clean Up Day and International Coastal Clean Up Day! Invite a friend, family, neighborhood, colleague, sports club, or others to help clean our island together. Let’s keep Bonaire clean and beautiful!