Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 113, December 2018 | Page 23

Think before you
throw - #runclean
M
odern Athlete’s #runclean campaign calls on all
runners to stop littering during races, because the
mess left behind by runners dropping water sachets
or cups in the road has become one of the most prominent
talking points in South African running circles.
While many runners have already stopped littering, some continue to just toss their used
sachets on the road, or worse, far from the road, even when dustbins are provided along the
route! It’s so easy to carry an empty used sachet for a kay or two until the next water table or
to a dustbin, or to put it in a pocket or your waistband and discard it at the finish. It will not
weigh you down or slow you down, and there really is no excuse for littering!
FREE Bins for Registered Races
A
s part of the Modern Athlete #runclean campaign, Garbie (East Rand
Plastics) is providing FREE fold-up cardboard bins and plastic bin liners
to any running or walking event held in South Africa that registers as a
#runclean event.
To qualify, events must put the #runclean and
Garbie logos on their entry form and website,
and must promote the #runclean message
pre-race and at their event. Once an event is
registered and approved, Garbie will arrange
the free delivery of the bins, liners and bags,
while Modern Athlete will promote the event as a
#runclean event.
To register an event, go to http://modern-athlete.co.za/bf.php?fid=287 or sign up via the link near the top of our
www.facebook.com/runclean page. Please note that races must apply for bins 60 days before race day to allow for
processing of applications and despatch of sponsored bins and liners.
As part of the #runclean commitment, we also encourage event organisers to retain and store their used cardboard bins
for the next event, and to ensure that all their race waste is managed by a reputable recycling company.
Garbie is the household name for refuse bags and available at all leading retail stores, so please support
the company that supports runners and is helping us to #runclean!
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