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...
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Tshwane Tackles Air Pollution And E-Waste
Tshwane residents will be encouraged to tackle air pollution and safely dispose of electronic waste as South Africa marks International Day of Clean Air for...
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...
Nearly 94 Tonnes of Waste Stopped
Nearly 94 tonnes of waste were intercepted before reaching the Atlantic Ocean through a partnership between the City of Cape Town and The Litterboom Project....
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....
River Partnership Revives Waterways
Cape Town’s investment into community-led river restoration is helping improve water quality, reduce illegal dumping and restore biodiversity along the Soet River in Strand. The...
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...
Only 20% of global e-waste recycled each year
According to the UN, only 20% of global e-waste is recycled each year, which means that 40 million tonnes of e-waste is either placed in...