Clean Surf Project conducts beach cleanups after rainfall
Among plastic waste, litter and debris, Clean Surf Project has also been removing lots of tyres from remote beaches.
IT HAS been a busy start to the new year for Clean Surf Project (CSP) members as continuous rainfall has caused plastic waste and debris to wash up along the coastline.
CSP’s Romy Wenzel said team members recently conducted cleanup operations at Amanzimtoti Lagoon and Illovo Rivermouth.
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“Thumbs up to all Illovo Beach monitors, as well, for their daily efforts,” she said.
Apart from the plastic waste and debris, big tyres are being removed regularly from remote beaches that have no access by vehicles.
“This leaves staff with no choice other than to brave a 1km to 1.5km walk to the nearest beach path. All litter collected at Illovo Beach is removed by CSP using a private vehicle that transports it to the nearest slip allocated for beach rubbish. Any support, such as fuel, labour or finances will be greatly appreciated to keep operations running,” she said.
CSP will continue cleanup operations during the course of this week and going forward. However, the community is encouraged to pick up litter while out and about on a beach stroll.
“Interested parties, such as schools and/or companies, are also welcome to contact us to engage further,” added Wenzel.
For more information, to donate or to arrange a cleanup, contact Clean Surf Project on 082 802 3353 / 083 733 6468 or at cleansurfproject@gmail.com
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