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Woodridge College and Preparatory School launches Eco Smart

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Woodridge College and Preparatory School has a vision to become a leading eco-school in South Africa, and a leading globally registered eco-school. To do this, it has briefed Boomtown to create a campaign to launch its Eco Smart program and position the popular independent school as an environmental leader. "We want to have one of the lowest carbon footprints per educated child, globally," remarks Woodridge College Headmaster, Derek Bradley. "By investing in reducing our energy … [Read more...] about Woodridge College and Preparatory School launches Eco Smart

Woodlands Dairy launches ‘Clean Up Your Hood For Good’

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Woodlands Dairy and its First Choice brand have launched its latest campaign as part of its Good Movement. Encouraging the community to ‘Clean Up Your Hood For Good’, Woodlands Dairy in partnership with Kouga Municipality, is taking charge of the road that leads into Humansdorp from the N2. Revealing the large billboard on the R303, Mr. Lex Gutsche the CEO of Woodlands Dairy, Kouga Mayor Horatio Hendricks and key partners in the initative were also present, including: local business man Paul … [Read more...] about Woodlands Dairy launches ‘Clean Up Your Hood For Good’

PE Business in the news: Government working hard to create enabling business environment – Ramaphosa

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Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. Government working hard to create enabling business environment - Ramaphosa: In a speech prepared for delivery at the business forum of his state visit to Saudi Arabia ... of over one billion people and a combined GDP of $ 2 trillion. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Property to Rent in Port Elizabeth: R 125 per m² 70 2nd Avenue, Newton Park Commercial Property to Rent in Newton Park This … [Read more...] about PE Business in the news: Government working hard to create enabling business environment – Ramaphosa

Power To The People – Servest Provides For a Peaceful Environment

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Power To The People – Servest Provides For a Peaceful Environment: Johannesburg, Gauteng, 22 March 2018, Servest are in the process of testing new battery operated landscaping equipment. These include leaf blowers, brush cutters, hedgers, trimmers and pruners, which are all battery operated. “Servest Landscaping and Turf are on par with international best practices in improving productivity, sustainability, and the assurance of aligning business practices to that of  international standards”, … [Read more...] about Power To The People – Servest Provides For a Peaceful Environment

Carton Food and Drink Packaging is Better for you AND the Environment

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Carton Food and Drink Packaging is Better for you AND the Environment: Penny Ntuli, communications director, Tetra Pak South Africa Photo: Carton packs protect food that families need   Southern Africa – October 19, 2017: Carton packaging for dairy, juice, and food is the healthy, sustainable option that meets the modern lifestyle needs of busy people. Carton packs protect food that families need for healthy, happy, well-developed lives as it makes its way from farms to their tables … [Read more...] about Carton Food and Drink Packaging is Better for you AND the Environment

Carton Food and Drink Packaging is Better for you AND the Environment

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Carton Food and Drink Packaging is Better for you AND the Environment: Penny Ntuli, communications director, Tetra Pak South Africa Photo: Carton packs protect food that families need   Southern Africa – October 19, 2017: Carton packaging for dairy, juice, and food is the healthy, sustainable option that meets the modern lifestyle needs of busy people. Carton packs protect food that families need for healthy, happy, well-developed lives as it makes its way from farms to their tables … [Read more...] about Carton Food and Drink Packaging is Better for you AND the Environment

Deputy Minister Landers to lead the SA delegation to the Joint Extra-Ordinary Meeting of the SADC Ministers of Environment and Natural Resources, and of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation

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Deputy Minister Landers to lead the SA delegation to the Joint Extra-Ordinary Meeting of the SADC Ministers of Environment and Natural Resources, and of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation: International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers will lead the South African delegation to the Joint Extra-Ordinary Meeting of the SADC Ministers responsible for Environment and Natural Resources, and of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence … [Read more...] about Deputy Minister Landers to lead the SA delegation to the Joint Extra-Ordinary Meeting of the SADC Ministers of Environment and Natural Resources, and of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation

Africa expected to see moderate growth recovery in 2017 and 2018 amid challenging global environment: UN report

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Africa expected to see moderate growth recovery in 2017 and 2018 amid challenging global environment: UN report: A moderate economic growth recovery is projected in Africa for 2017-18, even as the global economy continues to be trapped in a prolonged period of slow growth, according to the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2017 Report released today. The report shows that world gross product grew by just 2.2 per cent in 2016, marking its slowest pace of expansion … [Read more...] about Africa expected to see moderate growth recovery in 2017 and 2018 amid challenging global environment: UN report

Grahamstown in the news: NSW Land and Environment Court judge says state-owned water authority dealt with one toxic problem by adding another

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NSW Land and Environment Court judge says state-owned water authority dealt with one toxic problem by adding another: Hunter Water spent nearly $ 5 million upgrading fluoride installations at its plants at Anna Bay, Grahamstown, Lemon Tree Passage and Nelson Bay following the Dungog incident, and upgraded its Dungog plant. Acting chief executive Jeremy Bath said Hunter ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Water outages in Grahamstown: The water outages to Grahamstown East over the past two … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: NSW Land and Environment Court judge says state-owned water authority dealt with one toxic problem by adding another

How small businesses can manage their impact on the environment

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How small businesses can manage their impact on the environment: There's too much focus on the footprint of large businesses on the environment, leaving small businesses out. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoUnderstanding how businesses engage in environmental management is important given growing global concerns about the depletion of natural resources and reductions in biodiversity. There has been a great deal of focus on large businesses, but small businesses have a role to play too. The fact … [Read more...] about How small businesses can manage their impact on the environment

The herring genome provides new insight on how species adapt to their environment – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The herring genome provides new insight on how species adapt to their environment by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: How species genetically adapt to their environment is a central question related to the evolution of biodiversity. In a new study scientists report that whole genome sequencing of Atlantic and Baltic herring revealed hundreds of loci underlying adaptation to the brackish Baltic Sea or timing of reproduction. The study is … [Read more...] about The herring genome provides new insight on how species adapt to their environment – Featured Blog

Baratz Wreck – now an Environmental Disaster for Algoa Bay

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Reports flowing in now indicate that tons of diesel on-board the sunken crayfishing boat, the Baratz, is now escaping into the sea at a far greater rate than ever before. Yesterday at around 10:00 am the wreck area was approached by a dive tour boat from Expert Tours and owner Rainer Schimpf remarked to MyPE later that day that; "... the smell of diesel and extent of it on the surface was far greater than on previous encounters and more than one nautical mile from the wreck." At 14h00, … [Read more...] about Baratz Wreck – now an Environmental Disaster for Algoa Bay

GMSA wins coveted Environmental Award

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Port Elizabeth - Continuous efforts to reduce waste and pollution and to re-use and recycle material from its daily operations have landed General Motors South Africa (GMSA) an award at the recent prestigious Exporter of the Year ceremony. The motor manufacturing giant walked off with the SJM Flex award in the environmental category. According to Ncedisa Mzuzu, General Motors Environmental Group Manager, Africa, GMSA's success is attributed to a number of efficiencies in key focus areas … [Read more...] about GMSA wins coveted Environmental Award

Launch of the Agulhas System Climate Array

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The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), through the Department of Science Technology, will officially launch the Agulhas System Climate Array (ASCA) project today to coincide with the closure of the first ASCA deployment cruise. The launch takes place at at the Institute for Coastal and Marine Research, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth. The project is launched in partnership with the Department of Environmental Affairs’ Ocean and Coasts. The aim of … [Read more...] about Launch of the Agulhas System Climate Array