How green are you?

In view of increasing concerns about the state of the environment, Miss Earth South Africa is increasing awareness about cleaning it up.

The organisation is searching for environmental ambassadors with the energy and spark to share knowledge, passion and ultimately change behaviour to ensure a more sustainable future. The Miss Earth South Africa programme has a unique spin on environmental advocacy. For its participants it is about being a down-to-earth person, someone who wants to give of herself to others, and to be of service to her community and to those around her. Whether at home, at work or at play, each young woman can make a difference. It’s about understanding the challenges that the planet is faced with and how the individual impacts the environment. It is about choosing a cause that you as an individual can champion and create awareness around and provide people with practical solutions for these challenges.

You could be a Water Hero, a Tree Hugger, a Waste Warrior or a Bunny Lover … you could be a champion for endangered frogs or the turtles; perhaps your passion is recycling, or rhinos or maybe you love fury little creatures or nature walks; either way you help save the world. The challenges are endless – from fighting fracking, to stopping animal cruelty, to deforestation – there are so many causes that need attention. If this resonates with you, Miss Earth South Africa needs you.

#WasteStopsWithME is the hashtag for this initiative, because each person has the ability to stop waste, whether it be wasting food, energy, water, recycling or our biodiversity. Each one can make a difference. This programme will make you a more conscious consumer, and a more environmentally friendly individual.

For more info, follow the journey on Twitter and Instagram @missearth_sa and join their Facebook page: Miss Earth South Africa.

All queries can be directed to email address safusion@mweb.co.za; alternatively, send your email address to 082 5050 664 for an application form.