A community project based in Olifantsfontein, Ekurhuleni, is actively addressing pollution in the Kaalspruit river. The initiative focuses on deploying litter traps to intercept plastic and polystyrene debris. This prevents these pollutants from traveling further into the Crocodile-Limpopo river system. By containing waste at the source, the project aims to mitigate environmental damage and protect the larger watershed. The approach is community-led, indicating local ownership and participation in the cleanup efforts. This proactive measure demonstrates a targeted solution to tackle plastic pollution impacting waterways in the region. The project serves as a model for similar interventions in other vulnerable river systems.