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Antigua and Barbuda has officially declared October as Anti-Litter Month<\/strong>, launching a nationwide campaign to promote cleaner communities and greater environmental responsibility.<\/p>

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Under the theme \u201cLove Where You Live,\u201d<\/em> the initiative brings together schools, civic groups, government agencies, and residents in a month of coordinated cleanups and awareness activities. Officials say the goal is not only to improve the island\u2019s physical environment but also to encourage lasting changes in how people treat public spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planned activities include island-wide cleanup drives, partnerships with community and school organisations, and public education campaigns highlighting the health, tourism, and developmental benefits of keeping the nation clean.<\/p>

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Government representatives say Anti-Litter Month is designed to tackle ongoing waste management challenges while fostering national pride. \u201cMaintaining a clean environment is a shared duty,\u201d one official noted, \u201cand its rewards extend to public health, the visitor experience, and Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s long-term development.\u201d<\/p>

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The observance, now set to become an annual fixture, is expected to rally citizens around the principle that protecting the environment begins with personal responsibility.<\/p>\n

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