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You're Never too Young to Make a Difference

April 22 2024 By Paper Pledge make difference, young, environment, nature, recycle

When a pre-teen pulls out all the stops to make a significant difference to the environment and nature, one has to wonder how the world could be changed if all generations united behind him. Romario Valentine (12), a Grade 6 learner at Reddam House and resident of Umhlanga Rocks, is an inspiring eco-warrior, despite his tender age. When he was just six years old, he took the part of an orca in a school play. This sparked his interest in marine li...

Young Eco-Warrior Recycles His Way To Better Future

October 15 2024 By Paper Pledge eco-warrior, recycle, future, young

Passionate about recycling, a primary school learner aims to have all schools in the country recycling learners' waste by the time he turns 18. Kellan Wild (10), a learner at KZN's Warner Beach Preparatory School, became interested in protecting the environment at a young age when he started picking up litter with his mom. "I realised there was a lot of rubbish in the world, and I felt that by cleaning it up, I could make a difference," he says. ...