Civil Engineering August 2021 | Vol 29 No 7

Reclaimers have provided a free recycling service for a very long time. It is time to recognize their invaluable contribution. Residents and Reclaimers, working together to Let’s reclaim together, let’s reduce our impact on the environment together . Reclaimers save local authorities up to R 750 million annually in landfill costs. R750 Million • build bridges • challenge stereotypes • foster relationships • save the environment This document was edited by Hayley Gewer and designed by Mzwandile Buthelezi, with the support and coordination of the French Institute in South Africa (IFAS-Recherche/I- FAS-Culture), in collaboration with the African Reclaimers Organisation, Sticky Situation and Boundless City, as part of the project Reclaiming Waste. Want to knowmore: www.reclaimingwaste.org D Remember the 3 ‘Rs’ : Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Use your food-scraps to make a compost. bles. WET: food scraps, food-tainted, Items, paper napkins, napples, polystyrene containers. WET rubbish means all items that are organic, including: food items (cooked or uncooked), teabags, eggshells, cooking oil, tissues, paper towels. RT YOUR UBBISH TWEEN Civil Engineering August 2021 27