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Teen Immigrant Inspires Community with Weekly Cleanups

10/27/2025

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Cheng En. Du, a 14-year-old immigrant from China, and his mother started weekly garbage cleanups in their Moncton neighborhood.
Du and locals have completed eight cleanups, sorting trash, and plan to donate money from recyclables to a local food bank.
Chen emphasizes the importance of community support and aims to inspire others to join neighborhood cleanups.
She believes individual efforts can collectively lead to significant environmental improvements.

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Story summary

Cheng En. Du, a 14-year-old immigrant from China, and his mother started weekly garbage cleanups in their Moncton neighborhood.
Du and locals have completed eight cleanups, sorting trash, and plan to donate money from recyclables to a local food bank.
Chen emphasizes the importance of community support and aims to inspire others to join neighborhood cleanups.
She believes individual efforts can collectively lead to significant environmental improvements.