Durban beaches are suffering under the weight of the pollution and litter that has been washed there due to recent flooding. Organisations are working to clean it up.
Durban, South Africa (13 April 2022) – All the flooding that has taken place along the KZN coastline has carried debries and litter along with it and flushed it all out towards the ocean. This has been one of the most devastating things to happen to the environment since the last floods.
South Africans and organisations have been quick to rally and start planning beach clean-ups to tackle the overwhelming amount of litter on the beach.
We have been sent several so far that we have compiled into one list so those wanting to help, can find one closest to them.
Adopt-a-River
In response to the mass waste we’re seeing on the beach due to flooding, we’re organising two beach clean-ups this week (weather permitting).
WEDNESDAY (13 April 2022)
THURSDAY (14 April 2022)Starting at the uMngeni River mouth and moving south along the beach.
We need volunteers! We’re appealing to individual volunteers and companies.
Bring gloves and friends to help.Meet 9am at uMngeni Pier parking lot.
You can find out more about Adopt-a-River via the Facebook page here.
Litterboom Project
“We will be conducting beach cleanups at the following beaches today and tomorrow (13th & 14th):
Umdloti: Launch Site
Umhlanga: Main beach
Umgeni: Blue LagoonBags will be available and will be collected by TLP.
From 9am to 3pm at all sites on both days. Please come through whenever you have a chance.
Bring gloves, closed shoes and water, and please be safe.”
You can find out more about the events via Facebook here.
What’s on Durban
“Join us for the Community Beach Clean Up to help rebuild tourism and clean up after our recent storms, making Umhlanga Rocks greater than it’s ever been before.
We appealing to all corporates, individuals and hospitality staff to support our community and clean the debris from the storms that have ravaged KZN – PPE and bags will be provided .. please meet between 7am and 10am infront of the Cabana Beach Resort .. we really need all the volunteer help we can get.
Participants will receive a free coffee or hot chocolate after the event.”
You can find out more via the Facebook page here.
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