Leadership and resources from the non-governmental sector are therefore needed. Not only in support of government programmes, but also to play a major role in keeping environmental considerations high on the agenda of government. The private sector must assist in shaping the development of integrated environmental legislation, regulatory structures, environmental economics and the fostering of environmental education, training and advocacy. I was given a long list of sponsors to this programme. I do not want to belittle their role in the creation of this programme.
Sponsors are often the make or break factor in the realisation of a dream.
So, I want to mention them by name and assure them of my heart-felt thanks. Crown Cork, Consol, Sentrache, SA Breweries, Truworths, National Beverages, Standard Bank, Adcock Ingram, CH Chemicals, Huletts, Aluminium and Spoornet. The main problems with waste management in many towns in South Africa are either a complete absence of such services, or lack of a well-organised system. The solution are often not fully implemented. In cases where so system existed in the past, the new system often lacks a fully integrated approach.