An Earth Day clean-up sponsored by Dragon Bay developer Michael Ryan ensured that bags of litter were removed from the North Sound coastline.

Items removed included numerous plastic bags and bottles, as well as shoes, car tires, car parts, and countless Styrofoam food containers.

Over 60 volunteers, including Dragon Bay and Ritz-Carlton staff as well as their families and friends, spread out over an area encompassing the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman resort, the North Sound Club and Safe Haven.

Leading up to the clean-up, Ryan implemented a programme of activities to encourage eco-friendly practices throughout the 360-acre resort community.

In continuing this green ethos, the ‘Dragon Bay Foundation’ will be established later this year to allow Cayman residents, Dragon Bay owners and guests at Dragon Bay to support projects aimed at maintaining a healthy environment throughout the Cayman Islands.

Dragon Bay will continue its green initiatives in 2010, focusing on reducing waste, recycling, and supporting efforts of other agencies working to protect local wildlife and Cayman’s natural environment.

Mr. Ryan hopes these planned activities will encourage change and promote sustainability throughout Dragon Bay and beyond.