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Harry says do not litter!

Maropeng's very own spokeshominid urges the community to work together to ensure a litter-free community.

“Litter is a problem that starts with the action of a single person,” says Harry the Hominid, Maropeng’s spokeshominid.

“We need to stop littering and teach our children not to litter so that they can help keep our environment clean and healthy.
Cleaning up our country will take a united effort so educate your friends and family about the problem and take action to get rid of litter from our communities. It all starts with you!”

Harry’s 10 fast facts about littering:

* Don’t throw your fast-food containers, drinks cans or bottles out of a car window. Use a litter bag in your vehicle or on public transport.

* Dropping papers, packets, plastic bags or other rubbish while walking is also littering.

* Why should we worry about litter? Because it costs you! Millions of rands are spent picking up litter each year.

* Our country’s natural beauty is spoilt by carelessly thrown away rubbish.

* Litter not only looks ugly, but it also threatens public health as rubbish piles up and becomes homes for rats and other pests.

* Litter can harm the environment by contributing to making the environment dirty and poisonous, and can harm our animals and plants.

* Rubbish on streets, whether it is dropped on purpose or it falls from an overfull dustbin, can get washed or blown into the storm drains. The water from the storm drains goes directly into our river systems, where it can cause water pollution and becomes a danger to water creatures and plants.

* Always put your rubbish in a proper container. If there isn’t one available, keep your rubbish until you find one.

* If you have municipal refuse removal in your area, put your rubbish out for collection as close to pick-up time as possible.

* Make sure the bags are closed properly so that dogs and other animals cannot get in and scatter rubbish everywhere.

“Let’s work together to put an end to litter.

“Take responsibility for your actions so we can enjoy a greener future together,” says Harry.

Remember to follow Harry on Twitter on @harrythehominid

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