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There are a growing number of South African green publications and blogs which can help keep you to to date with all things green... 

GREEN TIMES
Launched in June 2009, this publication offers regular contributions by experts in every aspect of greener living. The Publishing Editor is Elma Pollard, well-known to residents of Somerset West for her hands-on environmental involvement. She has managed her own recycling depot and trained educators in integrated waste management, assists in the greening of schools, mobilising community projects as well writing popular green columns in local newspapers and magazines.  

For more information or to advertise your green product or service, contact Elma Pollard: 
Tel & Fax: 021 855 3937
Cel: 084 868 2908
Email:
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URBAN SPROUT: www.urbansprout.co.za
This is a great green blog with loads of information on green events, news and product directory. You can subscribe to their free electronic newsletter which they send out once every three or four weeks and contains news that has featured on the website as well as a list of upcoming events.
CAPE TOWN GREEN MAP:  www.capetowngreenmap.co.za
This is a new initiative, developed by Urban Sprout, the City of Cape Town's Environmental Resource Management Dept and A & C Maps. The map provides information on the nature reserves, organic eateries, farmers' markets, recycling drop-offs, green buildings, eco products...and more. You just click on the 'map' menu item to open a large version of the map and use the legend on the right-hand side to filter the various icons.

URBAN GREEN FILE BULLETIN
This green news service is is available exclusively through paid subscription. Subscription costs start at R500 per annum for a fortnighly e-bulletin.

For enquiries contact Michelle Marais on tel 011 603 3960 or fax 011 234 6290 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

LIFE IN BALANCE
"Your green guide to natural and eco-friendly living", Life in Balance is a free monthly newspaper, featuring articles on green news, eco-tourism, conservation updates, sustainable developments, clothing and more.
For more information:
www.lifeinbalance.co.za
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Tel: 021 481 1836
SOUTH AFRICAN GREEN BUILDING
South African Green Building has an eJournal, documenting interesting stories in the field of environmentally friendly builing and architecture. To subscribe, visit the Green Building website:
www.greenbuilding.co.za, which is also very interesting.