Elma Pollard - CEO Elma switched on to the precarious future of the planet in 1990, when she crafted her first green column "Nurturing Nature" in the Eikestadnuus newspaper in Stellenbosch coupled with various social/environmental initiatives in the area. She worked in community empowerment and adaptation, followed by corporate and environmental training and … [Read more...]
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Green Times is a free social-environmental and educational news platform responding to the biggest story of the 21st century – climate change. Worldwide there is an escalating need for the news media to inform the public about climate and environmental solutions and constructive responses, yet particularly in the developing world this is not happening. Africa is … [Read more...]
Bread Tags For Wheelchairs honours brave teen
A 16 year old hero from Brits in the North West Province who was paralyzed on Old Year’s Eve when he tried to protect his friend during an attempted robbery, has become the latest recipient of a wheelchair thanks to the Breadtags for Wheelchairs Project administered by the Polystyrene Packaging Council (PSPC). A brave act by Luday van der Merwe changed his life forever when … [Read more...]
