Over 100 students clear 65kg of waste from Benajarafe beach in just 3 hours
Instead of spending Friday morning in the classroom, local teenagers took to the sand at Benajarafe beach, pulling nearly double […]
On Friday, October 9, over 100 students from secondary schools in Velez-Malaga and Cordoba joined forces to clear 65kg of waste from Benajarafe beach in just three hours. The cleanup event was part of the European Union’s #EUBeachCleanUp campaign, which aims to raise awareness about marine pollution and its impact on coastal ecosystems.
The students, who participated for the first time in Benajarafe, weighed and sorted the collected rubbish by type and likely origin, discovering items such as cigarette ends, fishing material, and tiny pieces of plastic. The clean-up took place from 11am to 2pm, with students then attending an environmental awareness workshop on the value of the marine environment and the consequences of waste on coastal ecosystems.
Malaga provincial council’s deputy for European resources, Jesus Maria Claros, emphasized that marine pollution begins on land and highlighted the importance of environmental education in protecting the coastline. Velez-Malaga town hall manages the beach-cleaning service across 22km of coastline, using staff and equipment provided by local company EMVIPSA.
The student-led clean-up complements the council’s regular beach maintenance. The #EUBeachCleanUp initiative, running since 2017, is coordinated by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, the European External Action Service, and the United Nations. This year’s effort in Benajarafe showcases the power of young people, local authorities, and European programmes collaborating to safeguard the beautiful landscapes of Axarquia.
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