Think before you throw - # runclean
Modern 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 ! And 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 putting it in a pocket or your waistband and discarding it at the finish . It will not weigh you down or slow you down , and there really is no excuse for littering !
APPLY FOR FREE BINS FOR YOUR EVENT
Further to this , as part of the # runclean campaign , the Garbie brand ( East Rand Plastics ) is providing FREE fold-up cardboard bins and plastic bin liners to registered # runclean events , and any running or walking event held in South Africa can register via the link on www . facebook . com / runclean , or go to http :// modernathlete . co . za / bf . php ? fid = 287 .
To qualify for the free bins , events must put the # runclean and Garbie logos on their entry form and race / club website , and must promote the # runclean message on all their platforms as well as at their event . We therefore suggest events apply for bins well in advance , so that requests can be processed in time and the bins delivered , and so that organisers and clubs can meet the simple requirements as their part of the deal .
Once an event is registered and approved , Garbie will arrange the delivery of the bins , liners and bags , all free of charge , and Modern Athlete will promote the event through our various platforms .
Share your # runclean efforts or experiences at www . facebook . com / runclean or mail to letters @ modernathlete . co . za .
GARBIE Supports Runners …
So support the company that
is helping us to # runclean
In conjunction with Modern Athlete ’ s # runclean campaign , GARBIE from East Rand Plastics is providing free fold-up cardboard bins and plastic bin liners to races that register as a # runclean event and make an effort to do something about the plastic litter being left on the roads by runners .
East Rand Plastics is one of Africa ’ s largest manufacturers of refuse bags , from light duty household to heavy duty garden and industrial requirements , all marketed under the GARBIE brand and many individual house brands . These refuse bags are manufactured using recycled materials and ensuring the reuse of resources and the protection of our delicate environment .
GARBIE is the household name for refuse bags and available at all leading retail stores in South Africa and surrounds . So , next time you ’ re at the shops and stocking up on refuse bags , support the company that supports runners .
To register your running event as a # runclean race and receive free GARBIE bins , go to http :// modernathlete . co . za / bf . php ? fid = 287 or sign up via the link on www . facebook . com / runclean . ( As from the 1 st of August 2017 , only events that display the GARBIE logo on their entry forms and website will qualify for FREE bins .)
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