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
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 loss. The day encourages individuals, communities, and governments to take tangible steps towards sustainable living and to reflect on how everyday choices impact the planet.
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 of why we need to observe Earth day!
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