In a day marked by environmental commitment and the active participation of the community, the Universidad Católica Los Ángeles de Chimbote carried out a successful campaign to clean up beaches, rivers and wetlands in the Villa María wetlands, in the district of Nuevo Chimbote.
The initiative, which involved the participation of 180 primary and secondary school students from the Villa María educational institution, collected approximately 200 kilos of garbage, mainly plastic and technopor waste.
José Luis Gutiérrez Aponte, coordinator of ULADECH Catholic’s Environmental Management Office, highlighted the importance of involving students in this type of initiative. “The purpose is that students and the community in general can learn about the natural resources that the locality has and understand the need to protect them,” he said.
Edwin Arias Niñuvero, director of the Villa María school, highlighted the importance of the participation of schoolchildren in activities of this type to promote a culture of environmental responsibility. He also called on the community to become aware of the impact of pollution on ecosystems. The successful wetlands cleanup campaign in Villa María, led by ULADECH Catholic, also had the support of the “Laudato Sí” circle of animators and volunteers from Grupo 4 Ecos. An action that is an inspiring example of how collaboration and commitment can generate a positive impact on the care of the environment. It is a call to action for all of us to take responsibility for protecting our planet and building a more sustainable future
