environment | Infrastructure news - Part 6

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Kwamashu Buy Back Centre launched

The Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs, Rejoice Mabudafhasi officially handed over a R7,5 million KwaMashu Buy Back Centre and composting facility to the eThekwini Municipality, on Friday, 28 June 2013.The core objective of the initiative is...

Surprising results of mobile survey on fracking

Pondering Panda, a subsidiary of the World of Avatar which owns Mxit, some 84% of young South Africans are concerned about the consequences of fracking. These results come amid reports of how the exploitation of shale gas can change the landscape...

The Eco-Logic Awards are here again

If you care about nature and the well-being of our Earth and are willing to demonstrate your care through your consumer spending, then the Eco-Logic Awards Gala dinner on Thursday, 27 September at the Maropeng Centre in the Cradle of Humankind is...

Entries now open for the 2012 Eco-Logic Awards

The 2012 Eco-Logic Awards are now open for nominations. The Enviropaedia initiated this event in 2011 to recognise and honour the individuals, organisations and communities that practice eco-logical thinking and values through a product, service or...
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Women who wage war on waste

The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is delighted to announce the appointment of two women into the key roles of president and vice-president of the organisation following the recent elections of new council and committee...