Programmes and projects of Keep eThekwini Beautiful
(KEB)
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clean environment depends on every individual in the community playing
his or her part and not only depositing of their own waste correctly but
also encouraging others to do the same. One way of taking on this
responsibility is to become involved in one of the many projects, for all
sectors of the community, that are offered by Keep eThekwini
Beautiful. |
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Current projects are:
| PROJECT |
TARGET GROUP: |
| Adopt -A-Spot |
All sectors |
| Adopt -A-Drain |
All sectors |
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| Doorstep Environment Programme |
Educational Institutions |
| Schools Speech Competition |
High Schools |
| Schools Beautification
Competition |
Primary Schools |
| Pre Schools Programme |
Pre Schools and Crèches |
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| Waste Management Programme for Crowd
Event |
Organisers/Sponsors of crowd events as
well |
| Waste Management and the Informal
Trader |
Informal Traders |
| Are you running a clean
business? |
Commercial & Industrial
Sectors |
| Clean Builder Programme |
Construction Industry |
| Great Garbage Programme |
Garbage Owners, Motorists and Taxi
Operators |
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| How to organise a Community Clean
Up |
Residential communities |
| A Guide to Establishing a Clean Community
System Programme in your Area |
All sectors |
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| Awareness Materials/Newsletters,
etc. |
All sectors |
WHO
Keep eThekwini Beautiful (KEB) is a
non profit community based education programme concerned with enabling all
sectors of the community to dispose of their waste correctly.
The Association is a partnership between the private and public sectors,
with staff of the Association being drawn from Durban Solid Waste and
volunteer support being sought from all sectors of the
community.
WHAT
The challenge facing KEB is that for a number of
reasons individuals dispose of their waste incorrectly where they work,
where they recreate and even where they live.
The
long term aim of KEB is therefore to ensure that in each community there
are:
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Suitable and acceptable regulations to govern waste
management;
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That these regulations are enforced;
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That facilities and technology for waste handling are adequate
and appropriate, and;
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That members of the community are through participation educated
to dispose of their waste correctly.
When
all facets of waste management are adequately addressed the return to the
community is a cleaner environment.
WHERE
KEB operates in the entire eThekwini
Municipal area.
WHEN
Education of the community to improve
attitudes and behaviour regarding the way that they dispose of their waste
is a long term process. The activities of KEB are permanent and long
term.
HOW
The participative education method used by KEB is the Clean Community
System developed by Keep America Beautiful.
Through this System waste management: education programmes have
been initiated within the following sectors of the
community;
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Formal and informal residential areas;
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Formal and informal businesses;
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Sponsors/Organisers/Managers of crowd events;
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Educational institutions;
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Local government;
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Community groups.
YOU
KEB needs your help. You can make a
difference by:
CONTAINERISE
All waste in approved containers.
KEEP VERGES AND PAVEMENTS CLEAN
Check the cleanliness of the verge, pavement and curb areas in front of
your house or business daily. Adopt - A - Spot!
COVER VEHICLES
When transporting goods that are likely to spill.
KEEP CROWD VENUES CLEAN
Clean up the area you used and place waste in bins before
leaving.
AS A MOTORIST
Keep a litter bag in your vehicle and use it.
AS A PEDESTRIAN
Hold on to your waste until you reach a bin.
AS A HOME-OWNER
Make proper user of the local refuse and garden refuse removal
services.
AS A CONCERNED CITIZEN
Actively support Keep eThekwini Beautiful.
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