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 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.
International Coastal Clean-up Day
In partnership with volunteer organizations and individuals around the globe, the International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) engages people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Thanks to millions of volunteers around the world, the ICC has become a beacon of hope, leading and inspiring action in support of our ocean. Since its beginning, more […]
Earth Day
Earth Day is a serious reminder that our Earth is the only planet available to us. We need to look after it by protecting land, sea and air for future generations and the wildlife that depend on it. Plan a clean-up of your school, office or a park or river near you and create awareness […]
World Environment Day
World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, serves as a powerful reminder of our responsibility to protect and preserve the natural world. Established by the United Nations in 1972, it has grown into a global platform for raising awareness and driving action on critical environmental issues such as climate change, deforestation, pollution, and biodiversity […]
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