La Cala de la Higuera recently hosted the eleventh International Clean-Up of Marine and Beach Areas in Torrevieja, where an impressive total of thirty-five volunteers gathered to protect the local environment. Some volunteers joined spontaneously, highlighting the community’s commitment to preserving the coastline and its marine diversity. The clean-up resulted in the removal of two hundred and thirty-five kilograms of waste, a substantial effort that reinforces the importance of environmental stewardship.

Among the waste collected were one thousand three hundred and sixty cigarette butts, fifteen glass bottles, twenty-seven kilograms of plastics, two kilograms of paper and cardboard, and seventy-six kilograms of cans. Unusual items found during the clean-up included a shopping trolley, a motorcycle helmet, a barbeque, a beach table with four chairs, and even a car radio.

This initiative not only mitigates threats to biodiversity and ecosystem health but also has a social impact. For each kilogram of rubbish collected, equivalent food will be donated to the National Food Bank, supporting the fight against hunger in the community. What began as an environmental gesture has evolved into a significant act of solidarity, benefiting both the planet and the people.

The organisers expressed their gratitude to all participants, associations, and collaborators who made this clean-up possible. This event serves as a reminder that when the community unites for a common good, taking care of nature ultimately means taking care of ourselves.