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EWASTE SOUTH AFRICA

November 30, 2010 · 5 comments

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Ewaste is the fastest growing waste stream in the world, with over 50 million tons of waste from computers, printers and cellphones being dumped, mostly in Africa. See what a small group of innovative ewaste activists from the Ewaste Alliance and EWASA are doing in Cape Town, South Africa. Ewaste jewelry, anyone?

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Denial was a River in Africa

November 28, 2010

Support Climate Denial Crock of the Week – go to www.greenmanstudio.com In 2 decades of wars for oil and resources, the fossil fuel industry has gotten a lot of bad press. But climate deniers are people too, and they need to feel good about themselves and what they do. So they’ve worked hard overcome feelings […]

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Building Green in South Africa

November 5, 2010

Green building methods that reduce our carbon footprint. Building with bags of sand are, among others, highlighted. Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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How does the volcano in Iceland affect Fresh Flowers in South Africa? – Go By Bike Episode 7

June 23, 2010

www.cycle9.com . As a nod to Earth Day, Elise Giddings from Cycle 9 talks about our global connections, including how a volcanic eruption has worldwide ramifications. Go ByBike is a daily video series that talks about electric bikes, electric kits, cargo bikes, bike safety, getting motivated to bike, and how to ride more and use […]

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Volunteers in Africa search for way to bring water to eco-lodge – BBC

June 10, 2010

The build on the eco-friendly lodge is under way, but apprentice engineers have to quickly find a water supply or the build will soon come to a halt. Can solar-powered water pumps do the trick? Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Man vs. Wild – Recycling Pee | North Africa

May 14, 2010

All new Man vs. Wild, this Wednesday at 9pm, only on Discovery! Check out some strange survival tips at dsc.discovery.com In an attempt to escape dehydration, Bear finds a creative way to obtain water in the middle of the Sahara Desert. Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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World Environment Day: Africa Sustainable Energy

March 3, 2010

n Africa, UNDP, as an implementing partner of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), is getting people in remote areas onto the electrical grid by harnessing green sources of energy like hydropower… Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Six Years Ago South Africa Won The Bid To Host The Biennial

February 9, 2010

Sunny South Africa has a wealth of renewable resources available to generate power, and the world solar congress brought this under the spotlight. From policy to technology, the focus was strongly … Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Wind Energy In South Africa

January 13, 2010

South Africa inaugurated its first commercial wind farm. It´s located in Darling, a town of 5,000 people, will provide only a 100th of national energy needs but the country´s minerals and energy mi… Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Mission Africa Volunteers Raise The Roof On Their Eco-friendly Conservation Lodge – Bbc

December 6, 2009

It’s a tense moment on site in Africa as the incredibly heavy roof is hoisted up into place. Teamwork pays off in this exciting free nature video from BBC Worldwide. Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Green Building Is Gaining Momentum In South Africa

November 30, 2009

The green building council of South Africa was established in 2007, and by November 2008, launched the Green Star SA rating tool for office buildings. The race to be the first Green Star certified … Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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