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Weedbuster Week 2011

It’s WeedBuster Week (2 - 8 October 2011) and gardeners are encouraged to remove invasive alien plants, estimated to use 7% of South Africa's water resources, and replace them with indigenous plants....

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Green Day

Food & Trees for Africa(FTFA) and Global Carbon Exchange(GCX) have announced the launch of ‘Green Day' on Friday, 30 September 2011, an initiative to make environmental awareness issues more mainstream....

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International Coastal Clean-Up Day

It’s estimated that 7 million tons of plastic ends up in the ocean every year! The impact on marine life and our food chain is devastating. But the good news is that we can all make a difference!   On Saturday, 17 September, clean-up parties are taking...

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September Eco Events

This September is all about spring cleaning! So roll up your sleeves and help clean-up your neighbourhood, local parks or beaches in celebration of these eco events...

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Recycling in South Africa

According to the South African Plastic Recycling Organisation (Sapro), the national increase in recycling has led to job creation and economic growth. That's great news and all the more reason to recycle! To help get you started, here's a list of recycling drop-off points...

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How to Plant a Tree

Can you feel it? Spring, one of the best times to plant a tree, is almost here! And with Arbour Week coming up, we thought we’d share 12 steps to help you plant a tree...

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Explore Helderberg Nature Reserve

Stuck behind a desk while your thoughts wonder off to the weekend? We’d be happy to indulge your daydreams with beautiful South African green spaces worth visiting! First up… Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West, Western Cape....

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