The Mission Continues: Beyond the Bustling Streets
Following our nationwide report on the 56th Earth Day, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group has extended its reach to the hidden corners of the community. While city festivals raised awareness, these volunteers headed to "blind spots"—the neglected basins, steep cliffs, and silent bird sanctuaries—proving that no area is too small or too polluted to be restored.
1. Incheon & Gunsan: Battles Against Coastal Waste
In the western coastal regions, volunteers tackled massive accumulations of marine debris that often go unnoticed by the public.
Incheon (Yonghyeon Basin): 100 volunteers extracted a staggering 5 tons of waste (150 bags of 100L each) from a chronic dumping ground, clearing rotting debris and neutralizing persistent odors.
Gunsan (Saemangeum Seawall): For the 3rd consecutive year, the Gunsan branch cleared the gateway to the Gogunsan Islands. 60 volunteers recovered 2,800 liters of marine litter, specifically targeting plastic waste, which now accounts for over 80% of marine debris.
2. Sokcho: Preserving the Sanctuary for Migratory Birds
At Cheongcho Lake, a vital ecological stopover for thousands of migratory birds, the Sokcho branch focused on "Eco-Hospitality."
Habitat Restoration: As the winter birds departed, volunteers meticulously cleared plastic and micro-litter from the nesting grounds near the observatory to ensure a healthy habitat for the next arrival.
Interactive Awareness: Citizens participated in a unique "Eco-Dice" game, making fun yet firm pledges to use reusable bags and reduce plastic consumption in their daily lives.
3. Ulsan: "Happy BUS-Day" for a Greener Atmosphere
Ulsan took a creative approach to carbon neutrality with the "Happy BUS-Day" campaign at the busy Sinbok Intersection.
The Transit Parade: 100 participants marched through the city, acting as messengers for the environmental benefits of public transportation.
Local Upcycling: To encourage participation, citizens who pledged to reduce their carbon footprint were gifted whale-shaped toothpaste squeezers—cleverly handcrafted from upcycled plastic bottle caps, a tribute to Ulsan’s marine heritage.
Small Habits, Massive Change
These activities, conducted under the "Nature, Let’s Be Green" (자연아 푸르자) initiative, demonstrate that environmental protection is most effective when it is both local and personal. Whether it is extracting 5 tons of trash in Incheon or picking up micro-plastics at a lake in Sokcho, every action counts. The Shincheonji Volunteer Group remains committed to protecting the "Golden Time" for our planet, one community at a time.
Source:
With love and peace at their foundation, Shincheonji Volunteers carries out global social contribution projects in various fields including the environment, veterans' affairs, disabled sector, public interest and culture, transcending religion, race and national borders.
답글삭제