The Green Net is a registered NPC (Not for Profit Company) officially launched on 29 February 2020 and consists of a group of South Coast residents who promote and teach environmentally sustainable practices. This is our Network.
We hold a vision of a world in complete balance and harmony, in which humanity nurtures and enhances our natural environment, treating all life with respect. A safety Net for the planet.
Mission:
- * To spread awareness of the issues at hand, grow networks between participants and projects across the region, and catalyse practical, sustainable and economically beneficial systems in our region;
- * To support and promote individuals and groups who contribute to the healing and flourishing of all life on Earth – regardless of age, race, religion, economic status, political affiliation or any other ‘demographic’ definers; and
- * As far as possible, to embody and demonstrate the power of interconnection, integrity, co-operation and constructive action.
Projects:
To facilitate practical local solutions to environmental problems, that enhance the lives of our beneficiaries, the broader community and the natural environment.
- * Awareness-raising (through public meetings, school projects, workshops and media)
- * Networking (between stakeholders across the Ugu region) in order to grow projects and secure solid markets for services and products generated by our beneficiaries
- * Recycling and plastic waste management (through beach clean-ups, beach bins, school programmes and community recycling/ repurposing/ upcycling initiatives)
- * Organic food gardening (at schools, in rural communities and in town)
- * Reforestation and removal of Alien Invasive Plants, to restore biodiversity and clean the soil and water
- * Sustainable materials development eg. hempcrete, sustainable energy systems, water collection systems and composting toilets
- * Ocean health (encouraging marine protection and opposing offshore oil drilling and other threats to ocean health)