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I sure have noticed over the years how the beach sand seems to have become ever more dirty. In days gone by I would never hesitate to sprawl out on the beach, however these days now, even walking, I always wear sandals. Between the cigarette butts, dog and horse poop, empty bottles and food containers, the beach is becoming quite disgusting.
Is there a way all vested interests could spring for sieving of the sand to clean all the crap out of it? I would put in my $20.
They could make the beach non-smoking. That would at least eliminate the nasty cig butts. It would be a nice start.
I've gotta say ... it's not only the beach ...but Ja.
as a whole ..
Yeah, some may not want this to be said ..but, the truth be told ...
for such a wonderful contry , the issue of garbage/recycling & littering is quite a problem
While MOST estabishment care for the beachfront ..@ the property line ....
Some don't....
The food contaniers & cups that not only litter the beach , but the countryside ... piss me off the most
I think progress has been made. I see less roadside trash than 10 years ago. Phone cards used to be the biggest toss away.
The sight of the beach the morning after a concert really makes me sad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slightly Stoopid
I agree with Big_frank. We commented this year that the drive between Mobay and Negril seemed cleaner. The beach road in Negril is definitely cleaner with much less litter. On my morning beach walks I use to pick up bottle caps, cig butts and broken glass and this year really didn't see much. I will say my wife cut her toe one night on what must have been glass. Fortunately not bad enough for stitches and salt water helps heal.
Says the guy who's constantly trolling for the return of jet ski's... that have killed people there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaherring
not just the butts people disgard on the beach but what about the broken glass we seen on the beach near Roots, soon come
Ban cats and dogs .................... and horses
I also find Manley boulevard to be littered with garbage. They added the sidewalk , which is great, but the trash that you need to walk by is disgusting. Open garbage containers, trash from resorts.... the smell is horrible sometimes.
Way better. On our first trip to Negril in the early 90s, it was really badQuote:
Originally Posted by Big_frank
Execute litter bugs. Or a more friendly solution would be to pay those people that bum money/food/cigs 100J or 500J for each garbage bag they bring back....from the beach or beach road ...no cheating filling it with leaves or from dumpsters. Or....use forced labor....growing up on the Jersey shore (OCNJ) the police would arrest bad kids for biking on the boardwalk and other horrible crimes and the judge would sentence them to beach clean up duty. 20 youths would walk in front of or behind the grading tractor making sure the beach was in tip top shape. Negril might have some youths that do bad crimes that can clean up the beach. Solutions?
@ Stoner, every place I've chilled at has done an acceptable job cleaning their own property or at least where their clients would like to enjoy the sand. Where are you trying to chill that you feel the sand is to nasty?
While the Jamaican people need to take responsibility for themselves, I can certainly say for sure that we Americans are probably the worst. For many, many years... decades, in fact... I've walked in my town shaking my head and muttering... "Pigs raising pigs"... that's really all we are...
Just a idea, but maybe the hotels, and some for the little bars along the beach could put out the odd trash can, so the piggies can depost there trash. yea i know, who will empty the trash cans , when full. ? Im sure some one can come up with the answer to this ? maybe the guy who is always asking for a buck or a smoke or a beer . this is who.... just my 2 cents ........
I remember when the most common roadside litter was chewed sugar cane.
Respect,
Col. Andy & "Wildcat" Pam
Agree. Manpower is certainly there.
Maybe everyone in all of Jamaica should recycle one plastic bottle also.The plastic bottle mess is gross .
Maybe Rob .. could shed some light on the programs ..that are available in Ja..
IE- recycling ...for the most part it seems as though alot of garbage is going up in flames ..icl. plastics
on the beach and the beach road i see so many of the white syrofoam containers everywhere.....what ever happened to good old cardboard?...couple rains and it disolves.....simple change like that can make a big difference......and a little effort behind gails cleanup efforts or programs would go along way....but it still comes down to the same thing...if it bothers you that much then join the effort and pick up a piece of trash or two....or at the very least dont be a part of the problem and at least pick up your own and dispose properly
And here is your answer, in addition to the private entities there are 4 collection centres around the island to collect bottles for processing and export.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slightly Stoopid
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/2...business3.html
And a new one just opened in the Rivertown Meadows section of Kingston.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/...-Riverton-City
As mentioned above by onthecorner, we can all do even a small part by picking up a piece of trash or two and by disposing it in the boxes and bins that are located all over Negril, the beach and roadways. Lead by example and become part of the solution!
Unfortunately the styrofoam containers are cost effective with the old white cardboard boxes and are better insulators and more resistant to leakage. I remember the first day I saw them and thought to myself "uh oh!" And then the plastic bottles came... personally I wish neither had been invented, but they are the proverbial "better mousetrap"...Quote:
Originally Posted by onthecorner
The plastic bottles are piled a foot high along the breakwall in Lucea.I have not seen a tourist litter other than leaving a Redstripe bottle here or there.So we are to spend our money in Negril and pick up a little trash.Lead the way Rob,start under the Negril river bridge.
Heisen,
I dont walk under the bridge, I have no reason to walk there so I dont. The Negril Resort Board hires people to clean that area every couple months. But when I am walking the beach or road and see a plastic bottle and a nearby trash bin, I dont mind bending over to help it into the bin. I dont go around collecting them by any means, but when the opportunity presents itself, a bottle and a bin nearby, I figure why not do it. No skin off by back.
And with seeing thousands of tourists a year, yes, I have seen them litter. The more blatant ones I point to the nearby trash bin and they usually get the hint.
I or no one here is suggesting you spend money in Negril to pick up garbage. Well, unless that is what you are into. It is your vacation time! Enjoy it! But it is also common sense that every little bit helps. It is a personal choice that we can all make. And by chance a Jamaican youngster (or oldster for that matter) sees you pick up the bottle and dispose of it, they may get the hint and do the same.
There is great training in the schools now about the dangers of burning plastic. The kids are teaching their parents! In the 20+ years here, now I rarely smell burning plastic whereas in 1993 it was a multiple everyday occurrence. You couldnt get away from it and having asthma that was not fun. Nowadays it is hardly ever an issue.
I agree with being active rather than complaining. Ideas is what is needed. Here is one. Tuck a few garbage bags in your shorts when walking the beach. Next time some kid wants a donation for his schooling. Whip out your bag and offer to fund his education with some work in trade. 1 full bag from the beach for $5.00.00 US?
Last time I was there walking Bloody Bay I was sickened by the sight of garbage...Here I go complaining but did not have any bags. I took that memory home and next time I want to do a little giving back on vacation. Booby Key is another. We are a large group and can definitely make an impact. Maybe a report or pictures of results would motivate.
Any more ideas?
We pick up trash everywhere we go, especially near water. We put all of our cigarette butts in a bag and throw away at the hotel (where I hope they are properly disposed of). There is only one earth, and it's on all of us to do a part.
One thing I find odd is that I never see any attempt at composting. I see the gardeners throwing clear plastic bags of leaves and organic stuff to the curb. I guess the soil is so fertile that they can't bother. Anyone seen any composting?
That was one thing that disaponted us when we were there was the trash.what we saw as well as a lot of restraunts give paper plates and plastic fork and knives to eat with even if that stoped it might not be as bad.It is a pity to see it
When I've talked to Jamaican friends about composting they say it attracts too many critters (rats, mice, ants etc).Quote:
Originally Posted by dash
One person can make a difference. Once you start cleaning up after others, it almost becomes a sickness. A nature trail and a couple of coastal islands are much improved here in Florida as a result. I guess I need to bring a few extra bags with me on my next trip)
i was afraid my comment earlier in this thread might draw some fire....i was wrong, its nice too see that many agree with me that part of the solution is too simply pick a piece or two up.....in addition too setting a good example for the locals it sets an example for the tourist who sees you do it, because i think the problem is equally local and tourist.
There are people all over the globe that just don't care....period. They are trashy, lazy and couldn't care less about where the throw their garbage. The roads here in Alabama are unbelievable. Garbage thrown everywhere. All of the *education*, training etc....is not going to do a thing unless they want to clean up their land.
Agreed. It's pretty sickening. If you haven't, you should google "the Pacific garbage patch". I get mad just thinking about how easy it would be to prevent a lot of this stuff, but people just don't care. It's sad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaherring
Say Dash ! Maybe if they started to compost the dogs would have a new territory to lift their leg, Beside doing it on the lounge chairs,One day a lady had her leg off the side of her chair and the dog thought that looked like a good to mark his territory(just saying)