On Sunday March 6, Students for Environmental Action (S.E.A) set out on a trek to tidy up the St. Leonards area on the way out to Port Chalmers.
Their aim was a “coastal cleanup” of the beach to help raise awareness of “Sea-Week” which this year ran from February 26 to March 6. S.E.A’s clean-up ran in conjunction with a larger event run by DOC which aimed to collect inorganic rubbish from any part of the coast between Taieri Mouth and Waikouaiti.
The student group all cycled out from Clubs and Socs, using one car to bring back the collected trash. Their haul included seven big black bags full of all sorts, ranging from fast food wrappers to a rotten Blackberry cell phone.
S.E.A is a busy organisation at the moment, with a number of events planned for the near future. Their Organic Fest - which gives students and the public an opportunity to try out organic wine, beer and food - will be held later this year. The goal for the festival will be to raise awareness of organic goods that are available locally. Details are currently being finalised.
There will also be a seedling giveaway in second semester and S.E.A are currently working with OUSA on a proposal for a Campus Gardens.
To get involved with S.E.A, send them an email at: seaotago@gmail.com stating your interest.
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