Products made from PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) could be hard to recycle. Do not fall for the popular misconception that PVC is not recyclable. South Africa saw a 3.9 % increase in the total amount of PVC, or vinyl, diverted from landfill in 2014 (18 488 tons). SAPRO’s Recycled Product of the Year Awards which took place in Stellenbosch recently, proved that there is a growing … [Read more...]
Ordinary citizens across Europe helping ailing refugees
Last week saw yet another horrible development in Europe’s refugee crisis: the discovery of 71 bodies in an airless truck, abandoned by an Austrian highway. But the tragedy seems to have galvanized an uprising. Yesterday, Austrians took to the streets in Vienna, to say that they don’t want Europe to become a “mass grave” for people fleeing conflict in other parts of the … [Read more...]
Be part of the climate change discussion
The first inaugural Generation Earth Youth Summit on climate change will be taking place on 26 and 27 October at Thaba Ya Batswana in Johannesburg. After its launch earlier this year, Generation Earth Council have been started around the country by the youth, for the youth, with the youth. With over 40 councils established nationwide, this is a call to action to the youth to … [Read more...]
