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      Going Green

      Plastic-Free Two Oceans Aquarium Bag Ban

      The Two Oceans Aquarium challenges all schools in SA to ‘Rethink the Bag’ in 2018

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 28, 2018 221 0

      The Two Oceans Aquarium, partnered with Rethink the Bag, wants to assist all schools across South Africa to become plastic shopping bag-free by the end of 2018. This is how……

      houseplants

      NASA shares their top 18 houseplants that will clean the air in your home

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 28, 2018February 28, 2018 178 0

      NASA released a report about air purifying houseplants in 1989 which was converted into really helpful infographics. These are the 18 plants that purify the air around you.   Our…

      China

      China has deployed 60,000 soldiers to fight a war… a war on pollution!

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 16, 2018 196 0

      China has deployed 60,000 soldiers to fight the war on pollution. The soldiers have been tasked with planting trees that will cover a space that is roughly the size of…

      climate change returnable habits glass recycling

      Recycling starts at home – Tips on building better waste habits

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 14, 2018 620 0

      There are no laws in SA for sorting at the source (aka sorting various recyclables before bin day). Each household has the opportunity to create positive habits linked to recycling…

      Greener living

      Listed: Tips for going Greener, more gently and easily in 2018

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 5, 2018February 5, 2018 138 0

      A group of experts shared their valuable advice on how to become greener in 2018 without breaking the bank or completely changing your entire lifestyle. They give easy tips to…

      water-wise

      KwaZulu-Natal learners celebrate planting their new ‘Water-Wise’ school garden

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 2, 2018February 2, 2018 818 0

      Grade 8 to 10 learners at Swelihle High School in the Umlazi township on the KwaZulu-Natal East Coast celebrated their new water-wise garden and learning about indigenous plants.   The…

      South African companies do their bit to cut water use

      by Brand South Africa@Brand_SAJanuary 30, 2018January 31, 2018 228 0

      Under level 6B water restrictions, the City of Cape Town limits residents to using 50 litres of water per person per day. Meanwhile, businesses are finding innovative ways to cut…

      McDonald's

      Fast-food chain McDonald’s has committed to being fully recyclable by 2025

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 16, 2018January 16, 2018 724 0

      McDonald’s has confirmed that they will be 100% recyclable by 2025 and make use of suppliers that are renewable, recycled or certified. They are already halfway there.   The worlds…

      Cape Town | Earth Hour EcoBricks beach environment restaurant Plastic

      Holidaymakers, this easy challenge will help you better the environment this festive season

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 7, 2017 193 0

      Visiting the beach, bush or elsewhere this festive season? This awesome and very easy challenge will give you an instant mood boost and benefit the planet.   We are all…

      Green Energy

      FNB Fairlands Campus in Joburg creates enough green energy to power 1,300 homes

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 9, 2017 3,766 0

      In the last decade, the FNB Fairlands Campus has successfully been upgrading the building to lower its carbon footprint by utilising green energy sources.   FNB and WesBank have officially…

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