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SA’s ocean creatures drowning in single use plastics

July 31, 2018 Leave a Comment

Seaside communities whose recreational activities and tourism economy are vested in the attractiveness of our coast are increasingly concerned about the negative impacts of plastic pollution. Bigger than aesthetics and sea life being entangled or accidentally eating plastic, new research shows how plastic is part of OUR food chain. It breaks up into micro particles that are … [Read more...]

What to do with all our waste?

July 26, 2013 Leave a Comment

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The WMRIG Valuing Recycling in Landfill Management conference was recently held at the Stellenbosch University Business School. The Belville South landfill site is scheduled to close in 2018 or until it rises 35m above the ground level (which ever comes first), this means there is approximately under 5 years of airspace remaining. Coastal Park landfill near Muizenberg is … [Read more...]

Take back the City’s waterways

May 24, 2012 Leave a Comment

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A group of intrepid social activists and outdoor adventurers will take to the Peninsula’s rivers, vleis and canals to highlight the plight of Cape Town’s inland waterways. The third Annual Peninsula Paddle, set to take place on Sunday, 3 June 2012, will see paddlers use kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle (SUP) boards to traverse the waterways from False Bay in the South to … [Read more...]

Muizenberg surfers clean up beach in one hour

November 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

Once a year the Surfrider Foundation Europe launches clean-up weekends at lakes, rivers and beaches to raise awareness about pollution and littering. The initiative was created 20 years ago by surfers for surfers and water users. As part of the Surfrider Foundation's International Ocean Initiatives campaign, a beach clean-up was held at Muizenberg on Sunday the 27th of March … [Read more...]

Marion Island and environs encapsulated in new book

October 19, 2011 Leave a Comment

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The first coffee-table book - one that is a pleasure both to read and to look at - on the history, beauty and conservation of South Africa's southernmost territories, Marion Island and Prince Edward Island, has been compiled by experienced researchers who have spent decades studying sub-Antarctic islands. The book, Marion and Prince Edward - Africa's southern islands, was … [Read more...]

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