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Cape Town’s Quiet Coup: How One City Is Rewriting the Rules of Government Waste

by Liam Fortuin
December 15, 2025

Cape Town is doing something amazing! They’re getting rid of plastic trash from their government offices. They’re using a special “trafficlight” system to stop buying things like plastic bottles and cups. Instead, they’re finding clever, earthfriendly items, even pens that grow flowers! This smart plan is saving money and making their city much cleaner and greener, showing everyone how to fix a big problem.

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