The participants included volunteers from government agencies, non-profit organisations and companies. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – An old record was swept aside as almost 4,500 individuals came together at the F1 Pit Building on Saturday to pick up trash, setting a new mark for the most number of participants cleaning up in a single location.
One participant on Saturday was Mr Kendrick Amezquita, who wants to inspire his nine-year-old son and his daughter, who is three. As part of the initiative which started in 2021, there will be no sweeping of all public parks, gardens, park connectors, open areas and ground levels of housing estates from 6am to midnight on SG Clean Day.
“And with schools playing a part in this too, I think it’s a good opportunity for students to take initiative and take care of the environment around us,” the third-year biomedical science student added. From June 1, diners who fail to return trays and crockery after finishing their meal at coffee shops, foodcourts and hawker centresInstead of merely being advised to clean up after themselves, first-time offenders will be given written warnings. Repeat offenders may be fined or charged in court.Most return trays because it’s socially responsible, not because of fines: Survey
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