Small steps taken towards a trash-free town
A few concerned residents recently took it upon themselves to clean a huge area around the old train locomotive in town.
White River Local Tourism Organisation (LTO) members, together with Bagdad Centre, Mfafa Safaris and Swift Group staff, did it in support of the #trashtag and #trashtagchallenge concept.
This is an international challenge where groups of people endeavor to clean up a small portion of land, showing their support for a trash-free environment.
This was a trial run that two members of the LTO – Tiffany Briggs from Mfafa Safaris and Estelle Roe from Bagdad Centre – decided to embark on together.
The group used about two hours to clear a huge area around the old train of trash, debris and non-indigenous plants.
Enough plant life was left for the bees and feathered friends, but it resulted in a huge improvement on what it looked like before.
The LTO would like to encourage other businesses in the area to also do a trash clear in a small area. “Just imagine the impact that these small out-reach cleaning-up mornings could have on our local environment,” said Estelle Roe.
Enquiries: Briggs on 082-530-2428 or Roe on 083-326-8185.
