TRASH DOESN’T TAKE A HOLIDAY: MANAGING FESTIVE WASTE RESPONSIBLY

For most people, the festive season is a time to relax and spend time with their friends and families. In Langeberg, people gather from near and far to celebrate the year that has been and the year to come. With this togetherness comes loads of laughter, presents, and food, and as a result, an increased volume of waste is produced in each home.

So here are a few tips for living a little & loving our planet a whole lot more:

Food waste
Overindulgence is common at this time of year, and we all have that one relative who over-caters, despite your best efforts to eat everything on offer. We encourage you to love your leftovers. This can be achieved in many ways, such as reusing your vegetables and proteins in other dishes, like a leftover potjie.

And if this isn't something you enjoy, why not support a family in need? Your leftovers would likely be a feast for someone else. With more than 30% of all food produced in South Africa each year going to waste and millions of people going to sleep hungry every night, you could make a real difference in someone’s life.

Separate your waste
It sounds simple, but it’s often the simplest things that go out the window when we’re in the festive spirit. Remember to keep your food waste separate and consider composting it to fertilise your flower beds.

Keep your recyclables together in a clear bag, and when taking the bins outside, ensure they are kept apart, placing your recyclables on top of or beside your bin for the Langeberg municipality to collect. By disposing of waste correctly, we help protect our environment and ensure Langeberg remains beautiful throughout the festive season.

Residents are also encouraged to report any illegal dumping through any of the following channels:

• Call: 0860 88 1111
• WhatsApp: 065 211 7822
• Collab Citizen App: https://onelink.to/jjzt2k
• E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Together, we can create neighbourhoods we are proud to live in. Every small action supports a cleaner, healthier Langeberg, so let’s keep illegal dumping out of our streets by reporting concerns and disposing of waste responsibly.