Only 10% of waste is recycled or reused in South Africa every year. Of the more than 54.2 million tons of waste
generated, 90% is disposed of illegally or landfilled. Mindsets and behaviours need a radical shift in order to
address this pressing problem.
It is against this background that AECI is again participating in in World Clean-Up Day, when every individually is called to action in terms of making our world a cleaner and safer place. This year, AECI’s efforts are focused in three provinces: a multi-party clean-up in the Free State, and beach clean-ups in both the Western Cape and in KwaZuluNatal.
In the Free State, the company is collaborating with multiple key stakeholders from the private sector, government at local and provincial levels, and civil society. These collaborate activities will include:
Clearing waste from two illegal dumping sites adjacent to the Theha Setjhaba Primary School and the SAVF
Kammaland nursery school
Waste recycling awareness training for the community.
Theha Setjhaba Primary School will receive vegetable garden tunnel. This is in line with AECI’s sustainability
goals in terms of delivering Better Food Systems
The greenbelt area used by the SAVF Kammaland nursery school will be beautified.
This year, AECI partners with big industry players such as SASOL, Safripol, Natref, PETCO, Averda, Eskom and Local
/District municipalities, Magic Lawns to collaborate on various initiatives to encourage and drive a cleaner
environment in the Zamdela and Vanderbijlpark areas.
Nita Ramlutchman, Averda South Africa’s Business Development Director said “Averda is proud to support AECI’s
participation in World Clean Up Day. This initiative is another testament to our and our clients’ commitment to
create a world without waste.”
From 15-16 September AECI and these partners have put together multiple activities to clean up, plant vegetable
gardens and education society about waste management in celebration of World Clean-Up Day
