Sandals Foundation Leads ICCD Cleanup in Buccament with 20 Volunteers

A photograph of participants in the Buccament Bay Beach cleanup. This photograph was provided by Sandals SVG.

By R. Butcher. Updated 12:11 p.m., Monday, September 22, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

The Sandals Foundation, Sandals St. Vincent, and Earth Guardians teamed up with 20 volunteers on September 20, 2025, to clean Buccament Bay Beach as part of International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICCD), helping to revitalise the marine ecosystem.

ICCD aims to increase marine conservation through solid waste management and reduction that may impact water quality, aquatic organisms, and their habitats.

The Foundation states that the initiative not only revitalises coastlines but also ignites a movement of community engagement, demonstrating the incredible strength of collective action for environmental sustainability.

This year, the volunteers, joined by General Manager of Sandals St. Vincent, Tamon Allen, gathered to clean the beautiful beach of Buccament Bay, a beach Sandals St. Vincent has adopted.

Heidi Clarke, Executive Director at the Sandals Foundation, says, “Empowering communities to take action in protecting our coastlines remains a top priority. Our marine ecosystems are vital sources of sustenance, economic livelihood, and protection from natural disasters, so they must be preserved and safeguarded.”

The Foundation states that its efforts for environmental sustainability far surpass the one-day global beach clean-up.

It is also noted that, for the past 16 years, the philanthropic organisation has been a key player in marine sanctuary management, coral restoration, environmental education, and biodiversity conservation across the region.

This information was sent to us by Sandals St.Vincent and the Grenadines.