The winners of the Botanical Society’s Kirstenbosch 100 Photographic Competition were announced recently. An ecstatic Kevin Shields, who was overall winner in the Open Category with his picture entitled - Helmut the Frog, said “I’m in shock because it’s the first time in my life I have entered a competition and I have no professional camera”. Bruce Lee who won the Under … [Read more...]
Inspiration and recycling innovation honoured
PETCO recently celebrated the best people, companies and organisations involved in post-consumer PET recycling in South Africa, at their 7th annual AGM and networking evening held at the Forum, in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The magical evening, which was not shaken by the devastating hailstorm that gripped the reef, took the form of a stylish cocktail and networking session … [Read more...]
Winners of student design competition announced
The Plastics Institute of South Africa (PISA) has announced the winners of the Student Design Competition, held in partnership with POLYCO (the industry association promoting the recycling of polyolefin plastics in South Africa), Plastics|SA, Afrimold and the Universities of the Witwatersrand (Wits), Johannesburg (UJ) and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). Addressing … [Read more...]
Leading South Africa to a greener future
A wave of green consciousness is sweeping South Africa as the world prepares for COP17, which is set to kick off in Durban from the 28th of November. World leaders debate in congress and we all look to one another for answers, while green warriors lead the way, demonstrating the pivotal role ordinary people like you and I can play in ensuring the call to “Go Green” is … [Read more...]
Creative ways with waste
Polystyrene got lumped with 'bad plastics' in the old days before it was recycled in our country. Today there are still those who don't understand that any product which you personally make sure is recycled, is green. So most of the time the essential ingredient in the story of waste is not what material you're using, but how you personally decide to handle it once you're … [Read more...]
Aluminium foil recycling campaign for green 2010
A giant soccer ball made of used aluminium foil is planned by an aluminium collection drive and competition with great prizes. In supporting South Africa's promise to deliver a greener 2010, the Brightwater Commons in Randburg, in conjunction with the Aluminium Federation of South Africa and Hulamin, has launched a recycling campaign for the collecting of used aluminium foil … [Read more...]
Bumper raffle funding the blind
Wow - that was a serious fund-raising job, my hand has almost recovered from writing out all those ticket stubs over the last few months. Shyann and I have spent almost every sunny day since early July sitting at our local restaurant filling out your tickets, with a little help from some of the locals. My original dream was to raise R10,000 for S.A. Guide Dogs in order to … [Read more...]
