Recycled-plastic desks support local learning and keep waste out of the water
Two of South Africa’s leading plastic recycling names teamed up with the African Marine Waste Network to furnish a disabled care facility with eco-conscious desks and chairs. Things are not always what they seem, as visitors to Lake Farm Centre discovered this...
Norway and African Marine Waste Network team up to tackle ocean plastic crisis
Dr Tony Ribbink and Norwegian Ambassador HE Trine Skymoen made the big announcement on April 24th. The partnership will see a feasibility study conducted in Nelson Mandela Bay this year with a view to rolling out long-term initiatives continent-wide from 2019. Plastic...
Dealing with Marine Waste – South Africa-Norway Science Week 2017
Last year, Dr. Tony Ribbink represented the African Marine Waste Network (AMWN) at the South Africa-Norway Science Week of 2017 (SW2017) during the Green Maritime Seminar. A plenary session (followed by a discussion panel) was held, entitled “Dealing with Marine...
PETCO Communications Hub rising to meet the challenge
Communication is the key to solving the issue of plastic waste; it raises awareness, promotes interest, shares knowledge and educates. This is why Dr. Tony Ribbink, Director of the African Marine Waste Network (AMWN), is thrilled that PETCO (the PET Plastic Recycling...
