Another successful clean-up at Amanzimtoti Lagoon
A total of 10 bags of litter was collected, but unfortunately the majority of the waste was not suitable for recycling.
Members of Clean Surf Project (CSP) ventured from Amanzimtoti Lagoon to Chain Rocks for another beach clean-up on Saturday, 15 August. A total of 10 bags of litter was collected, but unfortunately the majority of the waste was not suitable for recycling.
CSP’s Romy Wenzel said, “The focus is to reduce the amount of litter being taken to landfill sites, when and where possible, hence the partnership with Social Waste Management SA that offered assistance with the collection of recyclables in support of CSP’s beach clean ups. Many thanks to Social Waste Management SA, Simphiwe Shezi and Evan Geldenhuys and Co for their ongoing support. While the educational school programmes have come to a standstill due to Covid-19, we would like to remind the public that September is Environmental Month and would like to encourage each and everyone to do their part. Many hands make light work.”
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“The recent rains will most likely wash down more waste from canals and rivers as the majority of litter originates upstream due to lack of service delivery in informal areas. Hence, household items are often found close to river embankments. Therefore, we would like to encourage community members to participate in International Coastal Clean Up Day on 19 September, as this is sadly an ongoing problem that needs intervention at a higher level. All we can do for the time being is clear as much as possible to save marine life, bird life and so forth, to keep our treasured coastline in clean condition,” she added.
For more information, contact the organisation on 082-802-3353 or email cleansurfproject@gmail.com.
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