Eco-bench at Tweni beach built of single-use plastic
EcoBricks were donated by members of the public who have been making them over the last year or two.
The Green Net has built their first eco-brick bench at Tweni beach as their donation to Tweni Tidy Town.
The eco-bricks were donated by members of the public who have been making them over the last year or two.
The bench contains about 250 eco-bricks, which means 500 litres of single-use plastic has now been kept out of the environment and made useful.
The Green Net founder Helen Dodge said the organisation is available to help schools and community groups who have eco-bricks, to turn them into benches and other outdoor furniture.
The Green Net networks for a sustainable KZN South Coast to raise awareness, facilitate sustainable initiatives and empower green innovators, entrepreneurs and producers.
One of the core members of The Green Net team is Mbekezeli Ngcobo of Louisiana who is a passionate environmentalist.
Dodge explained that Ngcobo is an experienced thatcher (you can see how neat his work is!) and last year attended an intensive permaculture course.
His organic home garden has inspired quite a few of his neighbours who are now growing their own food using permaculture methods, and benefiting from the medicinal value of plants such as comfrey and other herbs.
Please Whatsapp Dodge on 084 9872018 if you have any eco-bricks to donate or would like more information.
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