INK Interfaith Clean-up campaign challenge

THE Municipality partnered with the INK Interfaith sector in the Clean my City clean-up campaign in Ward 46, KwaMashu, recently. This is part of of the Municipality's on-going efforts of keeping eThekwini clean and creating awareness around proper waste disposal. The Municipality has various programmes where communities can be actively involved in learning about proper waste management practices. With these programmes the Municipality aims to instill a sense of ownership and responsibility to residents in keeping their spaces clean. 

Sustaining and cleaning our environment is important for the future generations as well to enjoy the benefits of pollution free environment. 

During the clean-up tons of waste was collected which included general waste, clothing items, old beds, plastic bags, polystyrene food packaging and beverage bottles. This showed that people are still not disposing of litter in the correct manner which poses a threat to humans, animals and the environment. The myth that littering creates employment degrades public areas and health. The bishops and pastors in the interfaith sector are posing a challenge to other denominations to identify an area to clean up and maintain. They can start their own clean-up campaigns and involve the Municipality in them. 

Denominations can also get involved in the adopt a Spot programme. 

The Adopt-A-Spot/ Verge programme is an initiative where residents can approach the municipality to adopt a piece of land owned by the municipality with the intention of maintaining and beautifying it at no cost to the municipality.

Society has a collective responsibility to keep the environment clean in the same manner that they maintain cleanliness in their homes and yards. 

Keeping the City clean, is a collective responsibility. 

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031 322 0780