Tag: 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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Composting: How to set up your own worm farm
Worm tea makes a very nutritious and non-toxic liquid feed for your plants. Setting up your own worm farm is pretty quick – here’s how to do it.
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Young eco-champion is turning his green dreams into reality
Twelve-year-old Romario Valentine has completed more than 330 beach clean-ups, raised money for endangered animals and written a book about the environment.
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Greenwashing: How to separate facts from fakes
Companies often do their best to appear environmentally friendly, tugging at our ‘green’ heartstrings. But few of them put in the work. Here’s how to spot the fakes
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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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Customer cues for sustainable shopping
From bringing your own bags to buying local – here are five tips on how to shop with the environment in mind.
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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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Ocean Sole: From trash to treasure
This marine-focused social enterprise has recycled 695 tonnes of slops since its inception. We speak to CEO Erin Smith.