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| October 2003 |
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City spring clean for Christchurch
Christchurch Mayor Garry Moore was one of more than 80 volunteers who turned out on a Saturday to help clean up the Estuary along the Heathcote Tow-path Track. The event was organised by the Christchurch City Council and YHA New Zealand as part of Clean Up New Zealand Week held in September. The annual clean up event relies on individuals, groups, schools and businesses in the city taking responsibility for a site in their area and cleaning it up. “It’s yet another example of thinking globally and acting locally,” says Mr Moore. “The thing now is to keep the momentum going. While it’s great to see so many people getting involved during Clean Up New Zealand Week, we need to harness that enthusiasm and keep that motivation going during the year as well. Every little bit helps.” The local and national events are all part of the international United Nations Clean Up The World programme. This global Clean Up The World campaign mobilises millions of volunteers in more than 100 countries to undertake a wide range of environmental issues. First held in 1993, Clean Up The World aims to reduce the 650 billion tonnes of waste produced by the world’s cities each year. The long-term goal is to reduce waste by changing attitudes and behaviour. |