Category: Recycling
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South Africa’s paper consumption hits new high
South Africans used 2.4-million tonnes of paper in 2022, the most paper since 2013. Find out how much of it was recycled.
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Putting plastic bottles to work in your garden
Reusing 2-litre plastic bottles as closhes for your seedlings helps protect them from pests – and keeps them from drying out.
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Cleaning up South Africa’s coast
Thousands of volunteers take part in beach cleanups every year. Find out what they find on our shorelines.
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From waste to wonder: Upcycling tips for your home
Finding ways to give old things new purpose is a planet-friendly approach to gardening and decorating your home.
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How to crack glass recycling
Not all glass is created equal. Some kinds of glass need their own disposal process. Here’s how and where to recycle your glass.
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Paper: What to recycle and what to toss
Almost all paper can be recycled 5 or 7 times. Here’s how you can help conserve energy and water – and save trees at the same time.
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Get rewarded for recycling
Some stores will take unwanted plastic bottles and clothes off your hands and recycle them for you. These shops also reward buyers for participating in their recycling programmes.
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Clothes to Good: Turning waste textiles into positive impacts
This Pretoria-based social enterprise uses funds raised by recycling textiles to plant trees, make toys for early childhood development centres and feed those in need.
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4 good reasons to recycle
Did you know that it takes just 19 plastic bottles to be turned into enough fibre filling for a standard pillow? We share four facts about recycling that show it is much more than a waste of time.
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Old to gold: Nearly 80% of a mobile phone is recyclable
Aside from the plastic, glass and ceramic materials, there are valuable elements or minerals that can be recycled. Here’s what to do with your ‘old phone’.