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      Recycling

      Give Hudson a Chance! SA Maker Turns Recycled Plastic Into Furniture

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 30, 2026October 29, 2026 2,517 0

      The light green wipe you use on your trolley handle at the shops doesn’t end up in landfill. It’s collected, recycled into plastic pellets and turned into outdoor furniture by…

      Recycling

      A Trick to Paper Recycling That Many More South Africans Need to Know!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuySeptember 20, 2026September 20, 2026 1,464 0

      If you’re one of the people helping South Africa keep 1.2 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging out of landfill, make sure you are doing this one thing…  …

      Verge of Change Makhanda

      Look…Down! Artsy Pavers Popping Up in Makhanda…

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyAugust 27, 2026August 27, 2026 889 0

      Art underfoot! Delightful new pops of colour are putting a skip in everyone’s step on High Street in Makhanda.   Makhanda, South Africa (27 August 2026) – Verge of Change…

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      Graeme College Boys Give Recycling Bin an Artsy Makeover!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyAugust 21, 2026August 21, 2026 934 0

      Graeme College boys took a moment to beautify the school’s recycling bin.   Eastern Cape, South Africa (21 August 2026) – Three cheers for the recycling bin at Graeme College…

      Hope Dealers

      The Hope Dealers: The Urban Surfers Turning Jozi’s Waste Into Work

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyAugust 19, 2026August 19, 2026 1,540 0

      Sifiso turns his waste-picking past into an initiative that cleans up the city and supports the lives of hundreds of reclaimers!   Johannesburg, South Africa (19 August 2026) – Sifiso…

      Kommetjie

      Wave of Young Hands Take Charge and Clean Up Kom Beach!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026 675 0

      They weren’t going to wait for adults to get involved, and Kommetjie’s Long Beach is better for it!   Western Cape, South Africa (23 June 2026) – More environmental good…

      Save a Fishie Crowns Five Schools as Environmental Champs!

      by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026 917 0

      More than 100 young change-makers collected over 173kg of litter and gave Save a Fishie Schools Eco Challenge a proper send-off!   Cape Town, South Africa (23 June 2026) –…

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      How One Empty Glass Jar Can Make a Bigger Difference Than You Think

      by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026 823 0

      This World Environment Month, discover how everyday recycling habits can help keep glass in circulation and out of landfills.   South Africa (09 June 2026) – We’re often told about…

      Glass Recycling

      Four SA Schools Have Recycled Over 200 Tonnes of Glass – Equal to Forty African Elephants!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026 2,288 0

      That translates to close to 800,000 bottles kept out of landfill and pushed back into productive use.   South Africa (14 April 2026) – Did you know that glass is…

      Bedfordview

      Recycler ⁠Isaac’s Incredible Handmade Gift to Bedfordview Retirement Village

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyApril 12, 2026April 10, 2026 4,899 0

      A Johannesburg recycler has gifted a retirement village a handmade wire Eiffel Tower – a special ‘thank you’ to the community that has welcomed him every Monday for four years!…

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