Clermont resident urges community to recycle
The resident on a mission to save the environment while earning an income said recycling starts in a person's kitchen.
A CLERMONT resident is on a mission to not only earn an income through recycling, but is also determined to save the environment while empowering women in the area.
The escalating unemployment rate prompted Bongiwe Majangaza to start recycling in 2018.
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The 49-year-old has designated recycling sites in Bucket Street where she recycles paper, plastic, bottles, polypropylene and cans.
“Recycling waste makes a difference. It keeps the area clean and people and animals can breathe clean air,” she said.
According to Majangaza, recycling starts in a person’s kitchen.
“People must teach their children and family the importance of recycling. Recycling also saves as things can be reused instead of buying or making a new one.”
She said bottles are smashed and with the pieces, other bottles and glasses are made. “Glasses are also used to make tiles. It’s sad that people just discard their bottles, which also poses a danger if it’s done so negligently,” she added.
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The mother of three has taught a group of women about the importance of recycling while making money to feed their families.
“I always appeal to people to clean up around them. People laugh at us when we go around picking up litter. I truly hope that one day people will learn the importance of recycling. It could make a big difference to our already strained environment,” she said.
She conveyed her gratitude to Westville PR councillor, Caelee Laing, who always supports her efforts and and helps her collect recyclable materials.
“I am grateful to people who come and drop off their bottles on the site,” she said.
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