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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.

2009 Sustainable Communities Winner - Goolwa

On Monday December 7th The Minister for Environment and Conservation and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation the Hon Jay Weatherill announced Goolwa as the 2009 Winner of Sustainable Communities (Tidy Towns). Also judged Best Community Southern and Hills Region, Goolwa demonstrated a great example of community working together with an intergenerational youth mentoring program to restore bikes, skills development through revegetation, and rain water harvesting at Investigator College where 1 million litres of water was collected for every 100mm of rainfall. Also recognised was the community garden which provides enough produce for a regular food barrow in the main street.

Other winners are Parndana (Best Small Town) and Whyalla (Best large Town). View media release. View results.

KESAB and Program Partners, Zero Waste SA, Grundfos Pumps, Recyclers of South Australia, would like to thank all entrants and congratulate the winners.

                     

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)

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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