Recycled Library Boosts Learner Literacy
A recycled library at Morojaneng Primary School is delivering measurable literacy gains, with Grade 6 learner comprehension scores increasing from 42% to 70% in two...
Tag : circular economy
Donated Bras Support Women’s Health
More than 20,000 pre-loved bras have been collected through an initiative giving unwanted clothing a second life while supporting breast health screening for South African...
Mine Waste Creates Youth Opportunities
Mogale Tailings Retreatment is connecting young people in the West Rand with careers, training and mentorship while transforming historic mine waste through more sustainable mining...
BRAG: DFFE Showcases Green Economy Opportunities
South Africa’s environmental programmes are creating thousands of work, training and enterprise opportunities, positioning the green economy as an increasingly important pathway for young people....
Community Climate Solutions Gain BRICS Support
Community-led climate adaptation and traditional knowledge were placed at the centre of South Africa’s contribution to the 12th BRICS Environment Ministerial Meeting in India. Deputy...
DRC Targets Plastic Pollution
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is reviewing stronger measures to reduce plastic packaging pollution through new policy reforms aimed at protecting communities and the...
Waste Repository Supports Small Businesses
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has launched a national digital repository to strengthen support for waste economy enterprises and improve sector coordination....
South Africa Targets Plastic Pollution
Government, industry and civil society are strengthening collaboration to reduce plastic pollution, accelerate recycling efforts and build a circular economy that benefits people and planet....
Eastern Cape Launches E-Waste Recycling Drive
South Africa’s growing e-waste crisis is being tackled in the Eastern Cape through a new recycling initiative focused on environmental protection and community empowerment. The...
SA Leads Global Plastic Action
South Africa hosted the first-ever international training on hazardous waste trade and plastic pollution at sea. The initiative was organised in partnership with the Secretariat...