A new recycling initiative is underway at Relton Hall in Pennington, encouraging residents to sort recyclable materials into designated categories for effective waste management. The effort aims to enhance recycling efforts in the community, and residents are urged to participate by complying with specific sorting guidelines.

Sorting Guidelines for Recycling

To facilitate the recycling process, participants are asked to divide recyclables into distinct groups. The following categories have been established, along with guidelines for preparation:

• Cardboard: Must be flattened and securely bound together.
• Paper: Includes magazines, newspapers, books, and paper delivery bags.
• Clear Plastic: Comprises water or soft drink bottles and clear rigid fruit packaging.
• Coloured Plastic: Encompasses detergent bottles, yogurt containers with lids, and milk bottles.
• Soft Plastics: Should include bread bags, shopping bags, and any soft packaging.
• Glass Bottles and Jars: Excludes window panes and crockery.
• Bottle Tops: Acceptable only from drinkable items such as soft drink, milk, juice, and bottled water; these should be collected in a separate bag.
• Tetrapak: Must be rinsed out and flattened (for example, Liquifruit and long-life milk cartons).
• Tin Cans: Includes food cans only.
• Aluminium Cans: Broadly includes any beverage cans.

Importantly, polystyrene products are strictly prohibited. Recycling materials will be accepted exclusively on Wednesdays from 09:00 to 10:00, and residents are cautioned not to arrive prior to 09:00 to ensure orderly operations.

Community Support through Sisterly Initiatives

In addition to recycling initiatives, local organization Osisibethemba – Sisters of Hope – collaborates with the GJ Crookes Hospital’s rape crisis center in Scottburgh. Every first Thursday of the month, they gather at Relton Hall to provide assistance to underprivileged families through donations of clothes, toys, blankets, snacks, and hygiene products, including essential toiletries and feminine hygiene items. Residents are encouraged to contribute to this compassionate effort, and can reach out for more information at 076 2974457 or 083 3108479.

Upcoming Events

In order to keep residents engaged and informed, several events are on the horizon in the Pennington area:

• Addiction Awareness Campaign: Organized by Laqhakaza Iphara Recovery, this event will take place on July 26 at Relton Hall, starting at 10:00 a.m. Emmanuel Msomi, the founder of the non-profit, can be contacted at 079 9952023 for further details.
• Pennington Home and Garden Show: Renowned gardener Tanya Visser, known from The Gardener Magazine and television, will be visiting on the morning of August 9. Details are forthcoming, but residents are encouraged to hold the date.
• Organic Vegetable Boxes: Every other week, Made For More offers boxes filled with organic produce, prepared by Anele Zama and her team. The initiative not only promotes healthy eating but also supports families with children who have disabilities. Those interested can inquire at 073 1649534 for additional information.
• Mongoose Tea Garden: Open every Wednesday from 09:00 to 12:00 at the TC Robertson Nature Reserve in Scottburgh, this charming tea garden offers a delightful experience for a mere R50 per person, which includes coffee, tea, and snacks. For detailed inquiries, residents can contact 082 6227699.

Community Engagement

Local residents are encouraged to stay connected with the South Coast community by following the South Coast Herald on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This allows individuals to remain updated on local initiatives, news, and events while fostering an engaged community.

As Pennington initiates its environmental sustainability efforts and supports various community projects, the collaboration between locals serves as an inspiring model for collective responsibility and support.