Summer is here! And with the frustrating fluctuating international travel restrictions, South Africans will undoubtedly be looking to travel locally. For many families, this means a trip to the coast. However, if we do not stop to consider the ecological impact of our summer holidays on our coastlines, we might not have clean beaches and …
June is a pretty special month, we honour and observe World Environment Day (05 June), World Oceans Day (08 June) and Youth Day (16 June). This year’s world oceans day theme ties so strongly into so many of these celebrations and the visions those passionate about youth and the environment hold dear. When we consider …
This precious planet and shared home we call Earth, and all of its creatures, are depending on us to save it from irreversible destruction. Plastic waste is wreaking havoc on the environment, and one of the ways we can help is by spreading knowledge and creating awareness. Most people don’t even realise plastic is manufactured …
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We’ve all experienced the thrill of getting new clothes. The crisp feeling, the fresh smell, and the novelty of something new. How often do we pause to think about how that garment was made? How many chemicals were used? How much water was used? And where does it end up once we have no use …
Less than 10% of waste is recycled in South Africa. While parts of the country have been making strides in raising awareness of the alarming levels of pollution and the urgent need for increased levels of recycling, a large amount of recyclable waste is still ending up in our rivers and oceans, on our beaches …
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While we wish it was recycling day everyday, but we’re pretty happy to have environmental holidays as a reminder that kicks everybody into gear – hopefully sustainably so. As we celebrate world recycling day today, we excitedly finalise the relaunch of our Beach Clean Events in April 2021. COVID set us back but it hasn’t …
The Earth is in dire need of our attention, and even though many people across the world are going “green”, the planet needs more sustainable green efforts. Ocean pollution is on a constant rise, and if we really care for sustainability, we need more truly sustainable practices across all spheres whether clean up efforts, products …
The conversation around waste, waste management and mitigation solutions for ocean pollution remains a complex one. We have a climate crisis at hand, backed by a plethora of scientific data with visible signs of distress we can no longer ignore. We have only the next decade to make a real difference. Our oceans are rising, …
1. Location: Choosing a location is of the most utmost importance. At STBP we try find beaches that have high yields and that are not commonly service by the local councils cleaning staff. This way we can make sure our time is spent efficiently as we get the most amount of rubbish off of the …
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With skyrocketing plastic production, poor waste management and low levels of recycling 4 to 12 million metric tons of plastic end up in the ocean each year. This is enough to cover every shore on the planet! Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats to ocean health worldwide. One of the main reasons that …
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