LOCAL radio drama series Merundoi has taken the initiative to highlight the ills of improper garbage disposal in Guyana, with the hope of creating behavioural change among citizens. Speaking to Clean and Green Guyana on Monday, Merundoi’s Executive Director, Margaret Lawrence said the drama group felt that the garbage situation in Guyana had become overwhelming and therefore decided to play its part to help eliminate the ongoing scourge.

“We embarked on it because it needed to be done,” she said.
The drama series on this topic has been ongoing for some four months and it has received positive feedback.
Lawrence pointed out that aside from its airing on local airwaves, the series has had over 10,000 hits from countries worldwide, due to its Online streaming.
The series is currently in its fourth season, and has so far highlighted the need to pick up plastics, clean drains and properly dispose of medical waste, among other practices.

LACK OF FUNDING
Regrettably, however, Lawrence said Merundoi will have to discontinue this series on garbage disposal due to a lack of funding.

She noted that the drama team would usually ensure its messages are enforced through community and school interventions.
These activities, she said, call for funding which is currently not available. Lawrence said she had approached government but is awaiting feedback.
Persons desirous of sponsoring the Merundoi radio drama on correct garbage disposal can contact the following: Margaret Lawrence on 602-3838; Derwin Humphrey on 682-3017; or Merundoi office on 218-3417.