AKP Phnom Penh, January 10, 2025 --

“National Roads With No Plastic Wastes,” the active campaign to remove rubbishes along the national roads, shows promise as more citizens get Involved in cleanup efforts.

According to the Ministry of Tourism, led by over 20,000 environmental activists, monks, students, local authorities, and the general citizens, the campaign is aimed at safeguarding the health of Cambodia's 17 million population.

The campaign tackles plastic wastes scattered on and along the roads, which poses a significant risk to public health, said the source, adding that it contributes to maintaining the cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of each city and province along Cambodia's the national roads.

H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, expressed his strong optimism and confidence that Cambodia will achieve a clean and plastic-free environment in the next five years.

In an interview with a local newspaper at the ministry yesterday, H.E. Minister emphasised that Cambodia's success in creating a cleaner environment—land, water, and air—will stem from the collective efforts of its citizens. He highlighted the importance of fostering a "clean from the heart" movement, where Cambodians voluntarily join cleanup activities without relying on penalties for littering. This communal spirit not only ensures a plastic-free Cambodia but also brings added benefits to public health, tourism, and the economy, as well as the nation's reputation on the global stage.

H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth also praised the clean habits of Cambodian citizens, describing them as a blessing that has elevated Cambodia's global image for cleanliness; namely heart and environment and waste-conscious living. The positive example set by Cambodian students, who refrain from littering in schools, serves as a testament to this growing culture of environmental responsibility.

By C. Nika