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PIKITUP RELATED QUERIES
0860 JOBURG /0860 56 28 74/(011) 375 - 5555 E-Mail : Joburgconnect@joburg.org.za / Info@pikitup.co.za |
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| 15 May 2013 |
MAYOR CHALLENGES DELEGATES AT WASTE SUMMIT |
| Delivering a keynote address, City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Parks Tau, challenged the about 400 delegates representing various organisations in the recycling and renewable sector to find an appropriate word for what is presently called waste. This, he said was necessary because of the increasing value that “waste” was increasingly contributing to the economy.
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| 10 May 2013 |
PIKITUP / WASTE SUMMIT – AFRICAN MUNICIPALITIES |
| Although 80% of the world’s waste is produced by North America, Western Europe, Japan and South Korea, Africa is still seen as a dirty continent full of litter and poor waste management practices. Rubbish lines the pavements of many African cities as citizens carelessly dump their litter on the streets or overflow landfills without any concern for the future sustainability of the continent.
Amanda Nair, MD of Johannesburg’s waste management entity, Pikitup says, “The problem with Africa is the lack of environmental awareness and appropriate technologies needed for waste management. African municipalities need to establish ownership of the environment among all its citizens. Keeping a city clean can only be done if it has the support and cooperation of everybody who resides within that city.” ... Read More |
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| 10 May 2013 |
JOHANNESBURG WORLD CLASS CITY
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| Johannesburg is South Africa’s biggest and most revered city. With a population of over 3.8 million people, Johannesburg has often been compared to cities like Los Angeles, with a similar urban sprawl brought together by huge highway interchanges. Johannesburg is a city filled with opportunity and economic prowess — generating 17 percent of the country’s gross domestic product with a municipality that covers over 1645 square kilometres. ... Read More | |
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| 09 May 2013 | MAJOR MOVES ON NEW TRANSPORT CORRIDORS AND HIGH-DENSITY DEVELOPMENTS ANNOUNCED BY MAYOR TAU |
| Sweeping changes to Johannesburg’s urban landscape, including the introduction of high-density residential development along new transport arteries, were announced by the Executive Mayor, Clr Mpho Parks Tau during his State of the City address on Thursday.
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| 3 May 2013 |
SEPARATION AT SOURCE ACTIVITIES MAY / JUNE 2013 |
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Pikitup is embarking on a Visibility Campagine for Separation Source . Entertainment will include Trash to Treasure street theatre performances, Spot prizes at the events; with a chance to win the grand prize at the end of the campaign (Ellerines vouchers x 4 of R2,500ea). Trash to Treasure arts and crafts creative sessions for adults and children. ...Read More |
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