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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, Recyclers 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 

The KESAB Education Centre at Statewide Recycling is an ideal excursion for schools, community groups and businesses seeking to educate about the 3 R's and to stimulate recycling collection systems. The centre showcases reused and recycled materials and has a range of hands-on activities. A visit also includes a walking tour of the facility.  Download flyer (PDF161KB)

KESAB and That's NOT Garbage, a reuse centre, combine to offer the ultimate fun day out with a visit to Statewide Recycling and That's NOT Garbage (TNG). Full of recovered art, craft and construction materials, visitors to TNG discover the wonderful world of resource recovery, create a fabulous and functional piece of art from materials that would otherwise have gone to waste and take home resources for their class or group. Download flyer  The fantastic resource DVD "Recycling Makes Cents" about Statewide Recycling is available for purchase. Click here. 

KESAB staff member awarded by Ernst & Young

 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

KESAB environmental solutions has developed a unique position in South Australia as a leading environmental and sustainability educator. Our expertise, capability and skilled staff create and deliver education, campaigns and project management, taking a lead role in creating sustainable business and communitites. Click here to download the KESAB promotional web booklet. (2.72MB) 

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