Welcome to KESAB environmental solutions
KESAB environmental solutions is a not-for-profit organisation that was founded in 1966 to address litter issues with community education programs. KESAB is an acronym for Keep South Australia Beautiful and the name KESAB environmental solutions was adopted in 2000.
KESAB's objectives are to develop and implement education, action programs and campaigns that encourage environmental improvement and sustainability. Click here for the June 09 update from 'The Executive Directors Desk' by John Phillips, OAM.
Australian Sustainable Cities 2009 
The Australian Sustainable Cities awards encourage, motivate and celebrate the local sustainability achievements of urban communities across Australia, with all Australian states and territories taking part. South Australia’s state nominee for the 2009 National Award is the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. The City’s Mayor, Gary Johanson accepted the National Finalist award from national judge Sean Rooney on the 17th of August 2009. Water Quality Improvement and Conservation, Graffiti Management, Butt Litter Reduction Education, Illegal Dumping, and community waste reduction education are some of the areas where the City of Port Adelaide Enfield has demonstrated its commitment to long term environmental sustainability. For further information please see media release. Read More.
The Keep Australia Beautiful Australian Sustainable Cities Awards are sponsored by the Packaging Stewardship Forum and Grundfos Pumps.
Judging Starts for South Australia's Sustainable Communities
The South Australian 2009 Sustainable Communities (Tidy Towns) is well underway with scheduled judging commencing in September 2009. Over 300 category entries show an outstanding amount of work towards environmental sustainability has been carried out by communities throughout the state. KESAB and Program Partners, Zero Waste SA, Grundfos Pumps, Recycle
rs of South Australia, would like to wish all entrants good luck this year. 
Teaching Resource
The "Home Recycling and Waste Management" teaching resource was developed with Port Adelaide Enfield Council and English Language Services to assist non--english speaking communities with household recycling, garden organics and waste bin systems. It features worksheets and a mini-bin sort game. The mini-bin sort game is also ideal for Preschool, Junior Primary, Special Needs and NESB students. Click here for more information and to purchase this resource.
Excursion 
KESAB's Executive Director John Phillips OAM was recognised for his commitment to the South Australian community and environment at the 2009 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognising them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries. John was presented with the 2009 Social Entrepreneur Award by KESAB Life Member Mr Colin Hill AM on Thursday 6th August at the Ernst & Young awards presentation event which was held at the Adelaide Convention Centre. For further information please go to http://eoy.ey.com.au/www/595/1001127/displayarticle/1002135.html
Creating Sustainable Business and Communities 