The 30th of September and 1st of October saw the celebration and grand opening of two community resource hubs in northern KwaZulu-Natal, namely Mabibi and KwaDapha. The hub construction and establishment forms part of the Oceans Alive iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area (MPA) Project driven by WILDOCEANS, a programme of the WILDTRUST, in partnership with iSimangaliso Wetland … [Read more...]
Climbing the ladder of awareness
When it comes to our understanding of the unfolding global crisis, each of us seems to fit somewhere along a continuum of awareness that can be roughly divided into five stages: 1. Dead asleep At this stage there seem to be no fundamental problems, just some shortcomings in human organization, behaviour and morality that can be fixed with the proper attention to … [Read more...]
Rhino Conservation Awards to recognise unsung heroes
Nominations are now open for the Rhino Conservation Awards 2020, which aim to recognise those protecting Africa's wildlife. Never before has the importance of raising awareness for conservation and the individuals and organizations who fight tirelessly for it, been more paramount. These prestigious awards aim to highlight the people and organisations who are working … [Read more...]
Youth delegates from across the world pledge to protect wildlife
The World Youth Wildlife Summit brought together 225 youth delegates, adult chaperones (educators and community leaders), conservation experts and keynote speakers from the 21st – 24th September, to equip the youth to become Ambassadors for Conservation and influencers to reduce wildlife crime. The impact of wildlife crime was highlighted during the Opening Ceremony when … [Read more...]
Ladies in conservation recognised this Women’s Month
What a month for our women in conservation. The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) consistently receives recognition for its outstanding conservation of species and ecosystems in southern Africa, through the research it conducts and the projects it implements to address threats to our most vulnerable species. This would not be possible without their women in conservation. This … [Read more...]
David Barnard beats Last Desert Race for solar energy
Thumbs up to David Barnard who completed the Last Desert Race 2014 on Antarctica today in good shape, determined to keep running for a good cause. "We returned to Deception Island (venue of stage 1), although in a different location for the 5th and final stage, due to extreme weather conditions in the Antarctic. We had to run a 2.8 km course for just over 4 hours and I was … [Read more...]
New partnership to encourage Southern Cape recycling
The Eden district is on board for serious recycling and waste minimisation, setting a cool example of the way forward for the Southern Cape area. “PETCO is delighted to experience the beginning of a working partnership between Eden District and PETCO in our efforts to minimise waste and to encourage recycling in the Southern Cape area,” says the company’s CEO, Cheri … [Read more...]
One in 5 people go hungry daily in SA
South Africa is still grappling with massive inequality that’s left many hungry, or at risk of going hungry. Globally, one-in-eight people go hungry every day and live in extreme poverty and many only survive on less than R14 a day. Chronic hunger kills more people than Aids, Malaria and TB combined Among those who die from hunger every year, more than two million are … [Read more...]
Inter-connectedness facilitates peace
To do justice means to live in a way that generates a strong community where humans flourish. Peace is not simply the absence of conflict but also the presence of justice. -ADR Network SA It is an honour to write for the Green Times and to become part of a significant and advancing community. We are a private agency, ADR Network SA, engaged in Dispute Resolution, … [Read more...]
Malherbe takes on another epic journey
Extreme adventurer Braam Malherbe has set his sights on circumnavigating the Tropic of Capricorn in a bid to raise awareness for I-Saw, a charity that focuses on children with cleft palates and burn scars. To date he has risen over R2.5-million. Speaking at a recent Alexander Forbes business breakfast at the East London Golf Club, Malherbe, 55, said his upcoming adventure … [Read more...]
The great Trek for Trash begins
The ‘CAN DO! Trekking for Trash’ expedition has begun. Social change adventurers Michael Baretta and Camilla Howard started their 3000km trek yesterday. The trek will continue for approximately seven months and will see Michael and Camilla walking along the South African coastline (from Alexander Bay on the Namibian border to Kosi bay on the Mozambican border) whilst … [Read more...]
Recycling pays off for all
Recycling of plastic bottles hit an all time high in 2011 - with your contribution we can top that this year. Fiscal 2011 was a momentous year for PETCO and PET plastic recycling in two ways. Firstly because PETCO celebrated its 6th anniversary and its efforts over the year led to over 1.4 billion PET bottles being recycled across South Africa, close to 4 million bottles … [Read more...]
Retailers for recycling gets everyone talking
How can retailers minimize the environmental impact of their post-consumer packaging on the South African landscape? This was the question explored in Cape Town during a 'Retailers for Recycling' meeting hosted by PETCO (PET Plastic Recycling Company ), together with Woolworths and Pick `n Pay. Both Pick 'n Pay and Woolworths have made commitments to a business strategy … [Read more...]
