Plastic beverage bottles were the most common waste collected during the recent International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day in Western Visayas, emphasizing the growing problem of marine pollution in the region. On September 21, 2024, volunteers across the region gathered to participate in the global initiative, collecting 7,001 plastic beverage bottles, making it the leading waste item. This was followed by 5,715 plastic grocery bags and 5,277 food wrappers, including those from coffee and chips.

Plastic bottles top wastes collected in coastal cleanup. (2024, October 9). Panay News, p. 4.