Over 200 volunteers joined forces with Bank South Pacific (BSP) Samoa last Saturday to "green up" Apia as part of the commercial bank's 8th Annual Go Green Cleanup campaign. 

An annual event that brought together the community to promote environmental stewardship, last Saturday’s event marked another successful year for BSP Samoa's "Go Green Clean Up" initiative. Its objective was also to raise awareness of Samoa's environment by keeping it plastic-free. 

A team of dedicated staff, over 200 volunteers and a coalition of valued organisations, actively participating in the cleanup efforts throughout Apia Town, stated a media release issued by the bank on Tuesday.  

BSP Samoa Head of Corporate, Jone Vuli expressed gratitude stating that the BSP Team was proud to see the good turnout and dedication of volunteers from various sectors in Apia. 

“BSP is deeply committed to fostering sustainability and environmental awareness, and the overwhelming support from our partners and volunteers reaffirmed the importance of this mission," said Mr. Vuli.

"The collaborative cleanup efforts were not only a testament to the community's dedication but also served as a beacon of hope for a cleaner and greener future for Samoa."

The focus of the day was to rid the streets of Apia and public spaces of harmful plastics and promote a more sustainable way of life. The weather last Saturday also favoured the community-driven initiative, as teams commenced their designated cleanup zones promptly from 6 am until 8 am.

The combined efforts of the volunteers showed their commitment to preserving Samoa's natural beauty, added the bank's press release. 

Following the clean-up, the bank showed its appreciation to all the volunteers by hosting a breakfast event for them. The gesture exemplified BSP Samoa's ethos of valuing and recognising the collective efforts towards fostering sustainability within the community.