The girls and boys in green

Buffelsdale Secondary School’s Eco Club has breathed new life into their school, having changed the perception of other pupils on climate change issues.
The club, which was founded in 2010 has helped the school get a green flag status from the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA). They are also working with other local organisations such as Keep Tongaat Beautiful to encourage the culture of recycling in the community.
The club recently started a recycling depot for glass, paper and plastic on school premises.
“We are now working on a campaign to encourage people to recycle e-waste such as old computers, cellphones and other electronics,” said club member Abidha Osman.
Last month these passionate pupils cleaned up Tongaat and Brighton Beaches. They also designed a vertical/ window farming model which they showcased at the Sustainable Living Expo in Durban.
“We know a lot of people do not have the luxury of having a garden but this model allows even people who live in apartments to have a bit a green in their lives. They can use it to plant both vegetables and flowers,” said Aaliyah Osman.