Rice Rewards for Coastal Care: Eastern Samar's Project KLEAN Recognizes Environmental Stewardship

 Tackling Environmental Concerns: Eastern Samar Rewards Coastal Cleanup Participants with Rice"

The Eastern Samar provincial government has acknowledged the efforts of participants in coastal area cleanups by distributing 2,925 sacks of rice as a reward since last year. Through Project KLEAN (Kalikasan Linisan Estehanon Aksyon Na), individuals collecting waste from coastal areas receive rice as a tangible incentive, promoting environmental stewardship.

As part of the initiative, participants are given rice in exchange for the garbage they collect. The exchange rate is set at two kilos of rice for every two kilos of biodegradable waste and two kilos of rice for every one kilo of non-biodegradable waste.

Governor Ben Evardone launched Project KLEAN on May 9, 2023, during the Ocean Month celebration, emphasizing his commitment to environmental protection and stewardship in Eastern Samar. The project, which engages local government units and national agencies in collaborative efforts, fosters a sense of collective responsibility and unity in addressing environmental challenges.

The provincial government highlights the significant impact of collaborative efforts in both cleaning the environment and providing essential resources to the community. Eastern Samar, with its 22 towns and one city mostly facing the Philippine Sea in the Pacific Ocean, recognizes the importance of these initiatives for the well-being of coastal areas.(PNA)