THE Commonwealth Litter Programme (CLIP) has announced the introduction of its STOMP (Stamp Out Marine Plastic Pollution) Awards in South Africa.
The STOMP Awards form part of a nationwide activation ahead of the Cape Town “CLIP Innovation Conference: STEM the tide of plastic waste in Africa” on 4 and 5 December. Entries to the STOMP Awards will be showcased at the conference and all entrants are invited to register for this free conference.
Thomas Maes, principal marine litter scientist of CLIP, said: “Up to 90 per cent of marine litter is made up of plastics, originating from both land and sea-based sources. This makes plastic pollution one of the most widespread problems facing our oceans today. If we are to tackle this issue, urgent, coordinated and effective action is paramount.”
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The STOMP Awards recognise and reward individuals, civil society organisations, interest groups and youth that are taking action and making an impact on the reduction of marine plastic pollution in South Africa.
The awards are open to all South African residents and are grouped into four categories: Technology or Technical Design for, but not limited to students and researches in the science, technology and engineering fields; Product Development, open to registered small to medium micro-enterprises; Inspire through Creativity has an adult (17 years and older) and youth section (16 years and younger) and encourages the use of creative arts to inspire people into creating a better planet; and Action category that recognises individuals, schools, civic organisations etc for the work they do in implementing clean-ups or creating awareness at a community level.
Entries are now open and close on 8 November. Enter online via www.stompawards.co.za. There is a public voting period for one week from 8 to 15 November.
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