Clean Surf Project continues fight against plastic pollution
The community is invited to join the Umbogintwini Beach clean-up tomorrow, September 17.
IN LIGHT of National Clean Up and Recycle Week, Clean Surf Project will embark on a clean sweep at Umbogintwini Beach to celebrate International Coastal Clean Up Day.
The clean-up will be from 09:00 to 12:00. Parking is available at the Amanzimtoti Country Club, 1 Golf Course Golf Course Road in Athlone Park. Bin bags will be supplied. Bring along gloves, a hat, shoes, sunscreen and water.
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“The more helping hands and assistance provided, the more we can achieve to protect marine life and ensure a clean environment for all,” said founder of Clean Surf Project, Denzil van der Westhuizen.
He said the past few months have been incredibly busy and overwhelming, with clean up teams from Clean Surf Project as well as the Sapphire Coast Tourism PEP (Public Employment Programme) working on a daily basis to clear and maintain the coastline stretching from Dakota Beach to Illovo Beach as well as Ilanda Wilds at Amanzimtoti Sports Centre.
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“Our gratitude goes to all team members involved for continuing the fight against plastic pollution, whether the sun is shining, wind is blowing, rainfall and so forth. It’s not the most easy and comfortable task for sure, but most rewarding at the end with plastic waste being removed from the coastline and river embankments,” said Denzil.
They invite community members, local organisations and/ or businesses to join the clean up to keep the oceans plastic free and clean.
To get more information, please contact us on 082 802 3353 or 083 733 6468 or cleansurfproject@gmail.com.
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