The Mediterranean island of Ibiza has many quaint villages, beautiful beaches, picturesque countryside and special places to be enjoyed by both tourists and local residents. As well as being a fantastic attraction, it also represents an enormous responsibility for local authorities, who need to keep everything as clean and tidy as possible throughout the whole year. However, with limited government budgets for maintaining the island in good order, it is essential that the local population - and wherever possible the tourist visitors - also lend a hand in this vitally important task.

In order to help with this situation and to inform everyone how they can participate, the environmental association 'Ibiza Ecologic' (Greenheart Ibiza) launched a special campaign called 'Ibiza Limpia' (Clean Ibiza), with a series of actions being carried out in 2010.

The first phase of the campaign consists of making a short video (SEE BELOW) for viewing by both tourists and residents, which explains the many ways we can all assist in taking care of our beautiful island. It will contain easy to understand information about reducing our waste, plus footage from the clean ups of beaches and other public places, whilst also explaining the whole process of recycling on the island. It is intended that this video will be shown to passengers arriving to the island by boat or aeroplane and should at least help inspire a wider public recognition of the important role played by citizens in maintaining our fragile environment in better condition. Other graphical information should be displayed in such places as the local airport and bus stations, as well as in island newspapers and magazines, like Ibicasa, 'Todo en Ibiza' and the island business guide 'Guía de Ibiza & Formentera', whose generous management have been supporting our movement for many years.

The Ibiza limpia team, together with local authorities, have organised various beach cleaning events throughout the summer months of 2010 in different parts of the island, to raise environmental awareness and give everyone a chance to 'join in' the action.

We encourage local businesses and the island administration to contribute as much as they can to this campaign, which will surely result in a cleaner, more healthy place for all of us to enjoy.

See the reports below for details of actions carried out in 2010.
SEE OUR SHORT FILM BELOW.