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Reuse and refill is the only solution to our plastic pollution crisis
I am Prina, a Greenpeace Africa volunteer based in Durban and I just took action with Greenpeace Africa this Plastic Free July. Plastic Free July is a month where Greenpeace Africa challenges the biggest polluters such as Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Unilever and Nestle to cut down their plastic waste and commit to 50% reuse and refill…
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DRC’s forests-for-oil sale reeks of neocolonialism
Forests are losing out to fossil fuels and foreign finance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On July 28, the country’s government auctioned 27 oil blocks and three gas blocks overlapping with some of the world’s most sensitive ecosystems, after signalling its intent in April.
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Indigenous women losing their forest in Cameroon
Indigenous women face a lot of difficulties due to deforestation. While celebrating them, the world should have more concrete actions in favor of the preservation of the forest.
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In Conversation with anti-apartheid activist Pregs Govender
South African Women’s Day marks the anniversary of when 20,000 women marched against the apartheid government’s pass book laws, on 9 August 1956. Renowned anti-apartheid activist, politician and author Pregs Govender chats to fellow author and Greenpeace Storytelling Advisor Yewande Omotoso about her activism – then, and now.
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How the climate crisis is perpetuating hate crimes in South Africa
Where I grew up, prayer filled the crisp, smoggy air at the first sight of day. The chorus of azans sounding from surrounding mosques brought the world back to life. Walking to school, women in vibrant saris jostled past with orange garlands made of marigolds in tow. They’d drape them at temples to thank their…
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Plastic Free July: It’s Time to Hold Polluters Accountable
This plastic free July, volunteers showcased retailers who are adapting to the new normal. From milk ATMs, cooking oil ATMs to grain refill stations, the refill and reuse system is slowly taking shape across Africa.
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My Perspective of the Kenyan Presidential Manifestos: Do they Address The Pertinent Issues of Food and Agriculture, Environment and Climate Change?
The cost of living has risen, so has the prices of essential commodities such as food. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, as per the 30th of June 2022, a 2kg packet of maize flour retailed at an average price Kshs.186, up from an average price of Kshs 129 in June 2021. Maize…
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Recycling is not Enough; It’s Time to Invest in Refill and Reuse Models
The dawn of plastic technology has been a celebrated advancement in human history. However, single-use plastic has turned out to be one of the most severe environmental headaches of our time. From oceans to landfills the plastic tap is clearly out of control with plastic overflowing into our environment and in our daily lives. A…
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Sight on the target: Taking Direct Action
Hi, my name is Delwyn Pillay, I'm a volunteer activist for Greenpeace Africa, based in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal. I'm proud to have been part of several successful Greenpeace campaigns.
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Reducing plastic waste in our everyday lives is important, but it’s time to hold the real polluters accountable.
Reducing plastic waste in our everyday lives is important, but it’s time to hold the real polluters accountable. Plastic Free July is back! Each year I look forward to taking on the month-long challenge to avoid as much single-use plastic as possible. Wouldn’t it be nice if Coca-Cola and Pepsi also joined this challenge (wink…