World Environment Day
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated annually on 5 June and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. It is supported by many non-governmental organizations, businesses, government entities, and represents the primary United Nations outreach day supporting the environment.
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 AfricaEach 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 River Clean-up Day
A river near you , South AfricaRivers are the arteries that carry water and life to areas all around the world. Not only do they sustain life, they also play a very important part in the water cycle and act as drainage channels for surface water. Unfortunately, they additionally transport litter that has been carelessly discarded many kilometres upstream down to […]
World Clean-up Day
Worldwide , South AfricaWorld Clean-up Day offers the world an opportunity to undertake clean up efforts around the world. The Day reminds society of our collective responsibility to preserve and maintain a clean and healthy environment and contribute to sustainable waste and resource management. For more information click here.
Clean-up and Recycle Week
2026 is the 30th year that Plastics SA will be coordinating South Africa’s participation in the International Coastal Clean-up – the world’s biggest volunteer effort for ocean health. For more information on how you can get involved visit www.cleanupandrecycle.co.za
International Coastal Cleanup Day
Clean-ups have allowed for greater awareness and monitoring of the marine litter problem. Thanks to the ongoing commitment of organisations such as Ocean Conservancy, The United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The African Waste Network and Plastics|SA, who have added their weight to ensuring that more people in Africa, […]