Work, Live, and Play Clean-Up & Recycle Week 2025: Impact Your Environment at Home and Beyond
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference! This year, Australia and South Africa are hosting Clean-Up and Recycle weeks that aim to promote environmental responsibility and biodiversity preservation.
Keep Australia Beautiful Week 2025
From 4-10 August 2025, the nationwide Keep Australia Beautiful (KAB) Week will take place, coinciding with the Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week 2025. The campaign theme is “Picking Up the Pieces: It Starts With Us”, encouraging Australians to spend just 10 minutes picking up litter in their local areas to collectively make a significant impact.
Event Details and Participation
The key activity during KAB Week is the #10minPickUpPiecesChallenge, where participants are encouraged to dedicate 10 minutes to cleaning up their local beaches, parks, roadsides, or other community spaces. The campaign targets individuals, schools, local councils, workplaces, and community groups nationwide.
How to Register or Participate
Local councils, schools, and community groups can register activities like clean-ups or planting days related to KAB Week. Individuals can participate by joining registered events or performing their own clean-up efforts in their neighborhoods. Corporate workplaces are encouraged to engage employees in sustainability activities aligned with the KAB theme.
Participation Guidelines
Aim to spend at least 10 minutes collecting litter in your local environment. Follow safety guidelines for handling rubbish, including wearing gloves and using litter pickers where possible. Dispose of collected waste responsibly, ideally separating recyclables. Consider combining clean-ups with educational or conservation projects to enhance impact. Encourage continuous adoption of environmentally responsible “on-the-go” habits to prevent future littering.
Additional Information
Keep Australia Beautiful partners with Landcare Australia to support conservation alongside waste collection during this week. The campaign emphasizes collective action—if every Australian participates for a short time, the cumulative impact would be substantial. For detailed updates, registration, and resources, visit Keep Australia Beautiful’s official website: kab.org.au/kabweek-2025/.
Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week 2025
From 15-20 September 2025, South Africa will host the Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week. Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the entire plastics industry, organizes this event annually to foster a culture of accountability and respect for the environment.
Event Details and Participation
Participating in the clean-ups is a step towards a cleaner and more sustainable South Africa. Plastic and packaging products should be reused and recycled after use to prevent pollution. Collaboration between industries and citizens is key to tackling pollution, as shown by the initiative. September is synonymous with "spring cleaning" the environment during this week.
How to Register or Participate
Schools, businesses, and communities are encouraged to organize their own clean-up events. More information on how to get involved in Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week 2025 can be found at www.cleanupandrecycle.co.za or www.plasticsinfo.co.za. Clean-up events can be registered online at www.cleanupandrecycle.co.za. Everyone is invited to participate in the clean-ups, regardless of location (local beach, riverbank, park, or neighborhood).
Participation Guidelines
Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week 2025 will provide thousands of branded bags for clean-up and recycling activities. These bags will help collect and sort litter during the clean-ups. Follow safety guidelines for handling rubbish, including wearing gloves and using litter pickers where possible. Dispose of collected waste responsibly, ideally separating recyclables.
Additional Information
National Recycling Day South Africa is on Friday, 19 September 2025. Successes of the clean-up events can be shared on social media to inspire others. By working together to clean and recycle, we are preserving natural resources and ensuring a healthier planet for future generations.
In summary, to participate in Clean-Up and Recycle activities in Australia and South Africa during 2025, engage with Keep Australia Beautiful Week from 4-10 August by joining or organizing clean-ups and sustainability initiatives adhering to the campaign’s guidelines and resources. For South Africa, participate in the Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week from 15-20 September 2025 by organizing or joining clean-up events and following the provided guidelines and resources. Let's work together to create a cleaner and more sustainable future!
Marketing the importance of sustainability in both the Australian and South African business and lifestyle sectors, Clean-Up and Recycle weeks aim to promote environmental responsibility and biodiversity preservation. During Keep Australia Beautiful Week 2025, Australians are encouraged to take part in the #10minPickUpPiecesChallenge, while South Africa host the Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week in September. Both events foster collaboration between local councils, schools, workplaces, and community groups to make a positive impact on the environment, reduce pollution, and support recycling efforts. By adopting eco-friendly habits, individuals and corporations can work towards a more sustainable global economy. Thisconscious shift towards sustainability, influenced by the science of environmental science, will ultimately contribute to a healthier environment for all in the home-and-garden sphere and beyond.
