The World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF-SA) and retailer Woolworths on Thursday announced a three-year partnership to drive greater sustainability through selected Woolworths products and operations. The partnership recognises the growing congruence between WWF-SA’s and Woolworths’ interests in the conservation of energy; freshwater ecosystems; the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices; and the protection […]
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South Africa: WWF-SA and Woolworths partner for sustainability
7 Eco-Friendly Father’s Day Gift Ideas
If you don’t want to be that son or daughter giving Dad the same old unimaginative (and potentially wasteful) gifts, think green. There are lots of exciting eco-friendly options for Father’s Day gifts that are more fun and far healthier for the environment. Check out these seven green gift ideas for gadget lovers, bicyclists, golfers […]
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