Coastal Clean-Up Removes Over Two Tonnes of Waste From Hulhumale’ Shoreline
Photo: HDC
The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has cleared 2.1 tonnes of waste from Hulhumale’s shoreline as part of its 2025 coastal clean-up activity.
The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Maldives Ocean Plastic Alliance (MOPA) and Parley Maldives.
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
That’s a wrap on Coastal Clean-up 2025! From youth leaders to community members to our sustainability partners — everyone who showed up made a real difference. It's amazing what our community can accomplish in just a few hours when we unite for a shared cause.… pic.twitter.com/5hSnoRVfRz— Housing Development Corporation (@hdcmaldives) October 3, 2025
According to HDC statistics, 252.7 kilograms of recyclable plastic were removed, alongside 115 kilograms of other plastics, 63 kilograms of metal and aluminium, 52 kilograms of glass, and 1.6 tonnes of other debris.
The clean-up covered the coastline of Hulhumale’ Phase 1, Phase 2, and the area surrounding the bridge, contributing to efforts to maintain the island’s environmental sustainability.
