HOW BIG IS YOUR FOOTPRINT?

Here at Senqu we like to spend a lot of time outdoors , whether it’s in the mountains small stream fly-fishing , kayaking the Indian Ocean , discovering in the Botswanan bush or diving the Mozambique channel .
That’s our world ... and yet our world is under threat ... carbon emission , growing green house gases and the resultant – global warming , plastic pollution of our oceans , over- grazing , exploitation of our fisheries ... man's continuing pressure on the earths resources.

What are we doing about it?

The solution is not a simple one , but rather a multi-faceted , group effort that must grow in number , grow in conscience , grow in the initiatives ... welcome to the Green Revolution!

Our Initiatives :-

1. Organic cotton. This summer we have introduced 5% organic cotton into t-shirts ... by the end of this year , all Senqu t-shirts and golfers will be made from 100% Organic Cotton.
2. Senqu stores no longer supply plastic shopper bags , only paper.
3. All swing tags have been converted to re-cycled board.
4. All swingtags are now attached with bio-degradable string as opposed to plastic kimballs.
5. We only use recycled garment hangers in Senqu stores.
6. We recycle in our offices , and homes.
   

Have you heard about PROJECT PLUS?

Join us and register with Project Plus , an organization that collects your old printer and fax cartridges , converts them to cash and donates the proceeds to the Endangered Wildlife Trust!
A simple and easy way to support a fantastic body that strives to safe guard our wildlife. Visit Project Plus on www.helpus2help.com

What is Organic Cotton?

Conventional Cotton

Cotton is the most popular fabric composition in the world ... and most pesticide dependent in the world!
Accounting for 25% of all pesticides use.

These chemicals are taking a toll on our environment and human health as a whole.

According to the USDA, in one year alone over 50 million pounds of pesticides were used on U.S. cotton fields. These pesticides deplete the soil and pollute watersheds.

How is Organic Cotton different?

No toxins or synthetic fertilizers are used. Organic cotton is produced without the use of harsh chemical bleaches or dyes, and is allergy free. Natural fertilizers, compost and soil amendments are used, and advances in natural pest control, such as ladybugs which destroy harmful insects, have helped make raising organic cotton a viable enterprise.

What can you do?

For simple everyday steps that will collectively make a difference , go to www.cliamatecrisis.net/takeaction/whatyoucando/index.html

Informative viewing and reading

The Eleventh Hour , available at DVD rental stores , to purchase on-line go to Amazon.com , for more info visit
http://wip.warnerbros.com/11thhour/mainsite/site.html

The inconvenient Truth , Academy Award winning film , available at DVD rental stores , to purchase on-line go to Amazon.com , for more info visit http://www.climatecrisis.net/

Scorched by Leonie Joubert , http://www.scorched.co.za/books-by-leonie-joubert/

The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight by Thom Hartmann, buy the book at Kalahari.Net or read more about it and the author by CLICKING HERE.

We still want to enjoy those mountain streams , flooded deltas and coral reefs ...

SENQU & THE INTERNATIONAL CRANE FOUNDATION

Conservation Efforts within The Endangered Wildlife Trust

The EWT-South African Crane Working Group (SACWG) was established in 1996 to coordinate and direct national crane conservation efforts in South Africa. As a result of the opportunities presented, SACWG amalgamated with the African Cranes, Wetlands and Communities Programme – under the new International Crane Foundation (ICF) / The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) Partnership for African Cranes on 1 March 2009.

The ICF/EWT Partnership for African Cranes works across Africa to conserve cranes, wetlands and grasslands, in partnership with in-country partners and local communities. The vision of the group is the harmonious coexistence of natural crane populations and people on the same land, whilst it’s mission aims to ensure the survival of Africa’s resident crane species, their natural habitats and associated biodiversity, by promoting an improved biology, identifying and mitigating human induced threats, encouraging participation and cooperation of communities and institutions, for the benefit of cranes and people.

The group operates in 6 key crane regions in South Africa, namely the Highveld Grasslands, Wakkerstroom, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Karoo and Western Cape.

Grey Crowned Crane	Blue Crane	Wattled Crane

Cranes are flagship species for grasslands and wetlands, and crane research and conservation in South Africa, and more broadly in Africa, offer opportunities to contribute significantly to local, national and international conservation efforts. The direct interaction of crane staff with local communities in critically important grassland and wetland areas is extremely important. The implementation of conservation programmes, the ongoing collection of data and the completion
of relevant research and monitoring projects ensures that all efforts being made are relevant to many conservation planning and implementation programmes. By increasing the credibility and visibility of the staff and the outcomes of the project around cranes and their habitats, we endeavour to become the partner of choice.
The crane team would like to thank Robin of Senqu Clothing for generously sponsoring the group with Senqu clothing which the team wears with pride.
Below are photographs of some of the team in their Senqu gear. From top left Glenn Ramke in the field, Kirsten Oliver and Bradley Gibbons giving a presentation at our field workers day. Bottom left Bradley Gibbons representing The Endangered Wildlife Trust at a show.