Playa del Carmen, Q.R. — The government of Playa del Carmen says they have collected more than 2.5 tons of seabed garbage. Garbage removals were done through the Secretariat of Sustainable Environment and Climate Change during the first eight months of the year.
Samantha Álvarez, the Secretary of Sustainable Environment and Climate Change, reported that the priority is to protect and conserve the natural environment as a fundamental part of the public policies established in the 2024-2027 Municipal Development Plan of Mayor Estefanía Mercado.
“Beaches are an essential part of our tourist appeal. They are also considered among the best in international destinations, which is why it’s important to keep them clean, not only to attract more tourists, but also to protect the marine ecosystem,” said Álvarez.
During the first week of September, a cleanup campaign was held at Playa Caribe where the ZOFEMAT environmental education team collected 0.3 kg of aluminum, 57.3 kg of general waste, 1.4 kg of glass and removed 1.6 kg of broken glass.
Meanwhile at Playa Xaman-Há, 0.3 kg of aluminum, 1 kg of glass, 13.2 kg of general waste, 4.5 kg of iron, 27.5 kg of wood and 4 kg of fiber was collected.
Samantha Álvarez reported that these types of seabed cleanups will continue throughout the year to ensure the beaches receive the Blue Flag and Platinum Beach certifications.
