The land and its people
Cartridge recycling helps babies
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- 17 October 2012
Lexmark South Africa’s cartridge recycling initiative for babies is putting empty printer cartridges to good use by protecting the environment and helping children in need.
• New way to build green homes
Revamped Aids council launches
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- 11 October 2012
South Africa's national Aids council has relaunched with new members and a renewed sense of purpose. The reformed body has embarked on a wide range of initiatives to improve its effectiveness and the country’s HIV prevention efforts.
• Taking HIV testing to the masses
Giving rhinos a voice through art
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- 28 September 2012
Through her conscious art background, Cape Town-based artist Nix Davies is doing her bit to help fight the current plight of South Africa's rhino population, which continues to drop in large numbers due to poaching.
• Sangomas join the rhino force
Protecting South Africa's coastline pays off
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- 18 September 2012
South Africa’s Integrated Coastal Management Act has been shortlisted for the 2012 Future Policy Award, a prestigious international accolade that recognises exemplary policies that create better living conditions for current and future generations.
• Research centre for African oceans
Conquering South Africa’s litterbug
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- 04 September 2012
A pair of South Africans determined to see cleaner beaches around the country's coastlines will embark on a seven-month journey to create awareness about littering and the changes in attitude that citizens should embrace.
• Recycling as a way of life
Recycling as a way of life
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- 30 August 2012
Recycling Week for residents of Johannesburg means more than just dropping off bottles and cans in large containers for someone else to collect. The annual campaign aims to make recycling a part of people's daily lives.
• Recycled corks, safer communities
Fighting hunger on wheels
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- 28 August 2012
Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organisation that has fed the hungry and restored the dignity of poor communities around South Africa for 70 years, relying solely on donations from the public for their work.
• Embrace tattoos to fight cancer
