In this year's Earth Day, Sustainable Seas Trust and Pick n Pay People n Planet are inviting everyone to join them in their initiative to "Invest In Our Planet" by investing their time to clean-up Kids Park. The aim is to remove land-based litter that poses a threat not only to the environment but also to human health.
It is crucial to raise awareness about the prevention of waste from entering the environment and to keep our Nelson Mandela Bay clean. This year, the goal is to exceed the previous year's achievement of removing over 23.3 tonnes of waste from the environment in 2022.
The initiative is part of the #OperationCleanSpot movement, which seeks to inspire people to take responsibility for their waste and reduce their carbon footprint. The movement aims to promote responsible waste disposal and prevent plastics from ending up in the oceans.
The harmful impact of plastic pollution on marine life and the environment is a significant concern globally. According to a report published by the United Nations, it is estimated that by 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the oceans. It is vital to take action now and promote sustainable living to prevent this.
The #ZeroPlasticsToTheSeasOfAfrica campaign aims to raise awareness about plastic pollution and encourages individuals to take responsibility for their waste by reducing, reusing and recycling.
The Earth Day event will also promote the use of "TrashTag" and "Plogging" as a fun and interactive way to encourage responsible waste management. TrashTag is a social media challenge that encourages people to take pictures of areas before and after cleaning them up. Plogging, on the other hand, is a combination of jogging and picking up litter. This activity originated in Sweden and has gained popularity worldwide as a fun way to stay fit and help the environment.
Investing in the planet means taking responsibility for our waste and ensuring that we live sustainably. The Earth Day event organized by Sustainable Seas Trust and Pick n Pay People n Planet is an excellent opportunity to contribute to this cause by cleaning up Kids Park and promoting responsible waste disposal. Join the #OperationCleanSpot movement, and together, we can ensure #ZeroPlasticsToTheSeasOfAfrica. Let's make a difference and create a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations.