Global Recycling Day

Global Recycling Day is an annual event that aims to raise awareness of the importance of recycling and encourage people to take action to reduce waste and protect the environment. The day brings together individuals, organizations, and governments from around the world to promote sustainable practices and highlight the benefits of recycling.  

International Day of Zero Waste

The International Day of Zero Waste aims to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns and raise awareness about how zero-waste initiatives contribute to the advancement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Zero-waste initiatives can foster sound waste management and minimize and prevent waste. This contributes to reducing pollution, mitigating the climate crisis, conserving biodiversity, enhancing […]

World Oceans Day

The theme for World Ocean Day is Sustainable Fishing Means More... This year's theme underscores the importance of sustainable fishing practices in ensuring the health and abundance of marine resources for generations to come.

Cleanup and Recycle Week 2025

At home, at school or at work , South Africa

Each year, the local plastics industry encourages citizens to make a difference where they live, work, learn or play by participating in Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week – an annual public awareness week during which plastics and other litter are removed from our country’s neighbourhoods, rivers, streams, beaches and oceans.

National Marine Week

National Marine Week is celebrated every year during the second week of October. Its purpose is to create awareness on the marine and coastal environment, the promotion of sustainable use and conservation of these resources, for the benefit of all both present and future generations. As custodian of the marine resources in South Africa, the […]