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Stakeholders at the recent launch of the Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHP) Waste Forum at the University of the Western Cape.

Waste Forum launches at UWC to tackle rising environmental risks of disposable nappies

New research showing that disposable nappies can take up to 500 years to decompose, and that South Africa generates about 900 000 tons of nappy waste annually, has prompted…

The City is encouraging residents to attend an online information session about the invasive borer beetle (pictured). Picture: City of Cape Town

Online workshop about invasive borer beetle

The City has called on residents to attend an online information session about the invasive polyphagous shot hole borer beetle next week. The webinar will be hosted by deputy…

Q and A with author Serai Dowling

Muizenberg resident Serai Dowling brings the Western Cape's enchanting tidal pools to life in her new guidebook. From their colonial history to their role in mental wellness,…

David Parry-Davies, the founder of the Eco-Logic Awards and editor of the The Enviropaedia, speaks about the giant green elephant in the ballroom.

Eco-Logic awards put green spotlight on environmental practices

A massive elephant structure in the ballroom at the twelfth annual Eco-Logic Awards 2024, held at The Avenue at The Two Oceans Aquarium recently, represented the topic that “no…

Camps Bay Beach has been awarded Blue Flag status, but critics say the accreditation hides the full scale of a water pollution crisis facing the city.

Blue Flag still dogged by questions

Eight City beaches have been given Blue Flag status for meeting water quality targets, among other criteria, but the rating is questioned by some who say it hides a water…

The City has reminded the public that it is against the law to approach whales within 300m of the shoreline. Picture: Nigel Riley

Approaching whales is illegal, says City

It’s against the law to approach whales within 300 metres of the shoreline under the National Environmental Management Act, says the City. The City received 11 complaints of…

Three things you can do to reduce your waste footprint

Friday September 20 is National Recycling Day In a world that seems to be drowning in waste, one of the best things we can do is instil a culture of separation-at-source and…

Spring splendour on Robben Island

Arum lillies in full bloom on Robben Island with Table Mountain in the background. PICTURE: BHEKI RADEBE Grayia Spinosa can be found on Robben Island. PICTURE: BHEKI RADEBE…

Beach clean-ups will be held in the Blaauwberg area from Monday next week in the build-up to International Coastal Clean-up Day on Saturday, September 21.

Public urged to hit the beaches for clean-ups

The City is inviting the public to take part in beach clean-ups in the Blaauwberg area as part of Clean-Up and Recycle SA Week from Monday September 16 to Saturday September 21.…

The annual Zandvlei Trust Spring Talks starts this week and will be presented on three consecutive Thursday evenings throughout September. Photo: Leon Lestrade

Zandvlei Trust presents spring talks

The annual Zandvlei Trust Spring Talks starts this week and will be presented on three consecutive Thursday evenings throughout September. All talks will take place at The…

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Bingo, the City’s anti-litter mascot, during the launch of the City's annual Spring Clean Cape Town campaign PICTURE: BHEKI RADEBE

Mayor mucks in with Cape Town spring clean

It's been a long, hard winter, but Cape Town is now cleaning up its act to welcome its summer visitors, says mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. He was speaking at a mass clean-up of an…

Galactic Einsteins team from Zwelethemba High School in Worcester are, at the back, from left, Lilitha Siyo, Khuselo Jini, and Liyema Omarion James. In front are Avuya Matyana and Alizwa Mahlakele.

R1.8m up for grabs for youngsters who care about the earth

Applications are open for The Earth Prize, a global environmental sustainability competition and “ideas incubator” for young people aged 13 to 19 years. The Earth Prize, an…

Artful rhino project creates awareness

A crash of 16 rhinos, painted and decorated by local artists, has taken up residence at the Table Bay Hotel, aiming to raise awareness against poaching, and at the same time,…