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Litter4Tokens, a South African non-profit organisation (NPO) that employs people to collect and sort litter for recycling, has announced an impactful partnership with fellow NPO, Brownie Points, resulting in the creation of 895 socially responsible jobs for an 11-month contract. This collaboration was made possible by The Good Economy project managed by the Social Employment …

Forming part of the Ocean Festival celebration in commemoration of World Oceans Day is the Leatherback Rum Surfski Challenge taking place in Scottburgh on Sunday, 11 June. Entries for this exciting contest sponsored by Leatherback Rum are now open, with some of the sports’ top paddlers already signed up, among them Hank McGregor, Kenny Rice, …

Through a collaborative conservation effort between Crocworld Conservation Centre on the KZN South Coast; FreeMe Wildlife and The Owl Box Project in the KZN Midlands; and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, a Spotted Eagle Owl born in captivity will soon be released into the wild – with a partner! Crocworld Conservation Centre, based in Scottburgh, is committed …

One of South Africa’s most successful community recycling collection projects, Polyco’s Packa-Ching, recently launched its 12th recycling truck and trailer in Danville, Mahikeng. The new Packa-Ching unit in Mahikeng drives to various collection points and collects recyclable material – plastic, glass, cans and cardboard – and pays for it on the spot, allowing people from …

A unique partnership between a growing business outsourcing provider and an environmental charity has seen 3,000 new trees planted in forests across the world. The Sigma Connected Group and charity Treedom entered into a partnership in 2021 which sees one tree planted for every employee who passes their probation with the company, helping to counter …

Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the South African plastics industry, is proud to announce its commitment to combating plastic pollution on World Environment Day on 5 June and World Oceans Day on 8 June 2023. “This year’s theme, Solutions to Plastic Pollution, highlights the urgent need to address the plastic waste crisis that is …

Waste management, rubble removal, and skip hire are crucial services in modern society. These services are necessary for the proper disposal of waste, rubble, and other materials that can pose a threat to public health and the environment. This article will explore these services, their benefits, and how they can help keep our communities clean …

Climate change threatens the well-being of South African children In South Africa, children and young people face a grave and often overlooked threat from the devastating impacts of climate change. According to a recent report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), titled The Climate Crisis Is a Child’s Rights Crisis: Introducing the Children’s Climate …

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA), has once again highlighted the importance of maintaining high standards in the manufacturing of thermoplastic pipes. The purpose or mission of SAPPMA is to create absolute customer confidence in the plastics pipe industry, thereby ensuring long term sustainability and dynamic growth in this all-important industry. To this …

Johannesburg, 26 April 2023 – Following the success of the 2022 LG Ambassador Challenge social upliftment project, LG Electronics S.A. (Pty) Ltd is continuing to support community-driven projects in 2023. In partnership with Friends of Hope, Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI), LG encouraged NPOs and community project leaders to enter their projects for …

Husqvarna, Cape Nature and Helihack unite to safeguard a UNESCO Heritage Site In an effort to protect and preserve the natural environment of South Africa’s Cape region, a collaborative initiative between Cape Nature, Helihack, Husqvarna, local landowners and other interested parties, took place over the past weekend from 21st to 23rd April 2023. This project …

Three new companies have joined the fight against plastic pollution by signing the Operational Clean Sweep (OCS) pledge in Southern Africa. The Association of Rotational Moulders of Southern Africa (ARMSA), the Expanded Polystyrene Association of Southern Africa (EPSASA), and Kainotomia Polymers have committed to preventing resin pellet, flake, and powder loss to reduce the amount …

[Durban – 24 April 2023] Footwear company, Bata South Africa, has pledged its support as a clean-up partner to The Litterboom Project (TLP), a non-profit organisation running South Africa’s first large scale river interception programme to stop plastic pollution from reaching the ocean. Bata has provided funding to power TLP’s regular beach clean-ups in Durban …

April 2023: What will you do with your Earth Day this year? @Sandton-Apartments remains committed to the waste management programme which they embarked upon in early 2022. The environmentally-aware programme aims to reduce the environmental impact of the building by diverting waste away from landfills. The programme, which has been implemented by Smart Waste, was …

There’s a popular saying that goes: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” It’s never been truer when it comes to taking action, especially when the wellbeing of business and society is at stake. In Thuli Gasa’s role as the lead on Sustainability at Sumitomo Rubber …

Join the Earth Day Movement to Conserve the Environment The Earth and its ecosystems provide us with life and sustenance and yet globally we are experiencing the almost daily devastation wreaked by accelerated climate change. Even the smallest effort on our part, from recycling, re-using and reducing our use of plastic items to planting a …

The primary objective of Earth Day, celebrated globally on April 22 this year, is to promote sustainability and conservation with projects focusing on carbon emissions, protecting endangered species and the preservation of habitats. But, encouraging people to think about how their actions impact the Earth in the long-term and making behaviour changes to reduce their …