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1 MEDIA RELEASE Windhoek, 27 October 2016 RNF HAPPY WITH RESULTS OF THE FIRST WINDHOEK RECYCLE DAY Coordinator of the Recycle Namibia Forum (RNF), Anita Witt expressed satisfaction with the result of the first Windhoek Recycle Day hosted by the RNF on Saturday, 22 October in the capital. The Windhoek Recycle Day was introduced by the RNF in its quest to make Namibia the country with the highest success rate in the 3R s of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Through this initiative, to be hosted annually, the RNF hopes to inspire and involve Windhoek residents to embark on especially recycling initiatives and participation. Witt: Although we were hoping for a larger turn out, we were delighted with the diversity of visitors who attended ranging from corporates to individuals and of course some of our schools. We experienced a very positive atmosphere and the upbeat vibe enhanced by the sound system of the City of Windhoek truck definitely contributed to a very successful event. The Windhoek Recycle Day which took place at The Document Warehouse situated in Hans-Dietrich Genscher Street, Khomasdal, enabled residents from the suburbs of Khomasdal and Katutura to participate in the event. Witt: We had a number of residents who went about Khomasdal searching for recyclables (resulting in a mini clean up) especially when they were rewarded for their participation in a lucky draw. All in all, we had tremendous support from our members, not only those who collect recyclables but also those who showcased their products. Items such as a glass crushing machine of G-Eco glass and Greenville Solutions' solar lamps drew huge interest while the ladies from Plastic Packaging made quite a statement with their fashion wear made from plastic bags. While final statistics are still to be confirmed, Witt shared that more than 220 kg of general waste (plastic, cans and paper) was collected on Saturday, with about the same volume expected for glass. Witt: While we aimed for a larger volume of e-waste, it became apparent that Windhoek residents are very conscious about the impact of household batteries on the environment, and judging by the volumes brought in, it is clear that many are collecting these for safe disposal. The availability of the containers for both the batteries and light bulbs were very well supported - a clear indication that there is a need to make such containers available on a continuous basis. Witt says both Delta Primary School and Dagbreek School (strong contenders of the annual School Recycling Competition) were present - the latter with a trailer filled with light bulbs, glass, etc. - in support of the project. The next Windhoek Recycle Day is already planned for early 2017 and we plan to further expand awareness of the 3 R's (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) by getting the general public more involved and offering recycling solutions to the residents of Windhoek, Witt concluded. Ends,

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2 Issued by: Francios Olivier on behalf of the Recycle Namibia Forum Group Journalist & Creative Writer Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group c/o Fidel Castro and Independence Avenue Tel: Fax: Innovative reuse of plastic fashion wear - showcased by the team of Plastic Packaging F.L.T.R: Bernadette Mouton, Anfre Oosthuizen, Fernanda da Costa and Shamila Cloete.

3 Getting rid of e-waste from their offices is Rosalind Britz of Weathermen & Co.

4 Teacher from the Ubuntu Group of Delta School Windhoek Bianka Barnett (left) and Sonja Herzberg (2nd from right) with members of the Ubuntu Team showcasing their support for saving water, nature and recycling.

5 The Recycle Namibia Forum (RNF) are happy with the results of the first Windhoek Recycle Day.

6 Celebrating the first successful Windhoek Recycle Day are F.L.T.R. Magrietha Hoës from The Document Warehouse; Regina Jatamunua from Collect-a-Can; Marilize Cohen from The Document Warehouse, RNF Coordinator, Anita Witt; Dorette Opperman, Verena Kessler and Esther van Zijl.

7 More paper for the recycling paper pile. Delivering a load of office paper is Vaughn Boxall (left), assisted by the RNF Coordinator, Anita Witt (centre), while Eddie Viljoen from Rent-A-Drum looks on.

the leading non-profit Forum coordinating recycling initiatives in Namibia.

the leading non-profit Forum coordinating recycling initiatives in Namibia. MEDIA RELEASE New RNF members to play significant role in the future of recycling Windhoek, 23 February 2016 The Recycle Namibia Forum (RNF) celebrates its first members from the financial and mining sectors.