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The South African Catholic Bishop’s Conference (SACBC), in association with the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) kick started the SACBC Justice and Peace cycling tour on Wednesday, 9 November.

'Touch the earth lightly' is the message that is being conveyed to FIFA Fan Festâ„¢ visitors on the Grand Parade throughout the 2010 FIFA World Cupâ„¢. 'Green Goal 2010' is the City of Cape Town's Impumelelo Sustainability Award-winning environmental programme for the 2010 FIFA World Cupâ„¢.

Cape Argus/Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour and Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon's greening has exceeded their objectives for waste collection and recycling.

 

The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon is 41 years old this year. It all started with just 26 runners and is now attracting over 26 000 across the ultra, the half marathon, the trail runs and the fun runs.

If you thought that those pesky vuvuzela were the worst thing about the 2010 World Cup, wait until you hear about the carbon emissions estimated to be released during the planet's biggest sporting event.