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Apr
22
Wed
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally through earthday.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
May
25
Mon
Africa Day in 2026 will be celebrated on Monday, May 25th, marking the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, with festivities focusing on African unity, culture, progress, and potential, often extending throughout May as “Africa Month” with various events like conferences, exhibitions, and cultural festivals across the continent and globally.
Jun
5
Fri
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. It is supported by many non-governmental organizations, businesses, government entities, and represents the primary United Nations outreach day supporting the environment.
Jun
8
Mon
World Oceans Day is an annual UN observance focused on raising awareness about ocean health, protection, and the vital role oceans play in our lives, food, climate, and survival, with events planned globally and at the UN headquarters.
It highlights the ocean’s importance for food, oxygen, climate, and biodiversity. Activities include celebrations, educational events, conservation efforts, and community gatherings worldwide.
Jul
15
Wed
World Youth Skills Day celebrates the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship.
Take a look at Plastics SA’s Academy for Learning offerings. Upskill yourself or get your company to sponsor your training. For more information, contact us
Sep
14
Mon
In 2000, Plastics SA initiated Clean-up and Recycle SA Week, which takes place annually, during the week before the International Coastal Clean-up.
This clean-up week is a national event and includes:
- National River Clean-up Day (Wednesday)
- Recycling Day SA (Friday)
- International Coastal Clean-up Day (Saturday)
- World Clean-up day (Saturday)
Clean-ups have allowed for greater awareness and monitoring of the problem. Thanks to the ongoing commitment of organisations such as Ocean Conservancy, The United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The African Waste Network and Plastics|SA, who have added their weight to ensuring that more people in Africa, and specifically Southern Africa,
are familiar with the issue of marine debris.
Support from organisations and individuals is essential if the Clean-up and Recycle SA Campaign, National Recycling Day, World Clean-Up Day and International Coastal Clean-up Day are to be successful.
Sep
19
Sat
In partnership with volunteer organizations and individuals around the globe, the International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) engages people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Thanks to millions of volunteers around the world, the ICC has become a beacon of hope, leading and inspiring action in support of our ocean. Since its beginning, more than 19 million volunteers have collected more than 400 million pounds of trash.
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