CLEAN : Volunteers clean up riverside in the Cypriot capital Nicosia

The video emphasizes the importance of not littering rivers, as over 80% of sea garbage originates from land activities. It highlights the need to protect rivers like seas and shares a personal experience of finding a washing machine in the trash. The objective is to clean the area and learn about recycling, aiming for a cleaner environment and better culture.

Why is it important not to litter rivers?

• Because it makes the rivers look dirty.

• Because it can lead to more than 80% of ocean garbage originating from land activities.

• Because it harms the fish in the river.

• Because it is illegal to litter.

What unusual item did the speaker find in the river?

• A bicycle

• A refrigerator

• A washing machine

• A television

What is one reason the speaker believes cleaning our surroundings is important?

• To reduce noise pollution

• To increase property values

• To make the area more attractive to tourists

• To improve cultural values

What is the main goal of the clean-up initiative?

• To build a community center

• To make the area a tourist attraction

• To learn about recycling and reduce the need for frequent clean-ups

• To create a new park

What does the speaker hope to achieve by the end of the clean-up initiative?

• To have a cleaner area that requires less frequent cleaning

• To have a new recycling plant built

• To have a documentary made about the clean-up

• To have a community award for cleanliness