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Why GBV in South Africa is an economic issue

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Coca-Cola rolls out 2-litre returnable PET bottles

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Donated wetland to expand Agulhas National Park

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Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

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IFC launches roadmap to decarbonising the mining of critical minerals

IFC launches roadmap to decarbonising the mining of critical minerals

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