The Man Clearing 9,000 Tons of Trash From Mumbai’s Beaches

Over three years ago, Versova beach in Mumbai was little more than a dumping ground for garbage and waste. After witnessing the devastating impact the refuse was having on the ocean, Afroz Shah decided to take matters into his own hands. What started off as a single man’s mission to clean up his favorite childhood beach turned into the world’s largest beach cleanup initiative. As of today, Shah and hundreds of volunteers have cleaned up over nine million kilograms of plastic and waste, with hopes to expand their initiative to other beaches in the future.

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[karanshukla]

People used to make fun of him when started doing that. He was the only man cleaning all that dirt.
Hats off👏

[hela]

I live not too far from here. The beach was filthy.. And now after decades, the turtles came back to nest.. How very glorious!

[jessewallaceable]

This is a true hero, not NBA players. I cleaned up my local beach the other day and I plan to expand my efforts. Let’s take care of our planet.

[theone]

Not gonna lie but this cleanup is hella satisfying

[roan]

We need more men like Afroz Shah in the world.

[shoanblevins]

My husband laughs at me when he sees a bag of trash in my car. He says you stop on the side of the road again didn't you? Lol, well, I love God's earth and his nature! People, only the good ones!

[AnasDaif]

If every single person on this planet were like him this world would 100% purified

[Jevisdoncjesuis]

Congrats !
I've been doing this on my own for 3 years now. Whenever I'm in the jungle or on a beach I always spend a little bit of time to pick the trash. I won't succeed alone. But I'm doing my part 😊
I know the feeling he got when he's doing it. It's amazing!

[stretchelold]

" I Guess one man CAN make a difference! nuff said" -Stan Lee

[Native-Kitty]

We all need more people like him in the world. If I was in Mumbai, I would volunteer my time to clean there too.

[shutupidiotyearsago]

There are 2 types of people:
1)The ones that only talk (Politicians, maybe me & us too?)
2)The ones that work (This man)
The slight difference between them makes the major difference!

[sahilsanil]

November of 2016, I was one of those volunteers 😊

[BothHands]

"start doing your bit, up your game"
Absolute legend, thank you kind sir for helping to save our oceans!

[jeiku]

The morning after the beach is clean, he recieves One for All.

[DS-Pakaemon]

He's the man. I am so ashamed of me right now. What have I done for the planet? For India? Nothing except debating in forums and in school competitions. Just saying stuff doesn't work. Do it. Just do it.

[Traewing]

The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. Thank you for your service, Afroz! ❤❤❤

[kiranpandiyan]

I salute him. Heard he had to stop in the middle but happy to see him continue his mission. All the best sir !!!! You represent what India is

[katerinasefetinabola]

What an inspiring story. This is a similar issue we face here in the Pacific. Hats off to you sir.

[PowerTrain]

Olive Ridley Turtles return to versova mumbai for hatching after 20 years after the cleaning, happiest day for all volunteers

[MarkWTK]

i hope we can convince our family and friends to recycle too