A concerted, coordinated drive by both the government and private sector is needed, say two experts
After recent big ocean swells, SA’s beaches have become clear evidence of a plastic crisis. We collected two bags of waste in less than 10 minutes on Camps Bay beach last week. There are the usual culprits such as earbuds, bottle tops, masks, single sweet wrappings, toothbrushes ... but most of the litter is small pieces that have been broken up and degraded by the force of the ocean, sand and wind.
Yes, plastic can be an efficient, durable and affordable material for many uses but it should only be used if its end-of-life is managed properly. Our dependence on plastic is a dangerous habit, and there is no indication that we are even beginning to break it. Quite the opposite. ..If you have already registered or subscribed, please sign in to continue.
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