2024 Eco-ANGEL Award Finalists
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For an individual, whose caring and nurturing actions have saved, conserved, or restored the Earth’s biodiversity, eco-systems, or natural resources.
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Abigel Sheridan - Chic Mamas Do Care & Love It Again
I am Abigel Sheridan, Founder of Chic Mamas Do Care, a social enterprise & NPO grown out of my own living room in 2010. We promote a circular economy and an eco-conscious community where we facilitate the sale and swap of good quality pre-loved clothing. Today we operate in 3 different locations as well as our online marketplace, Love It Again (delivers nationwide). We have over 40 000 followers on many social media platforms and the number is still growing. Last year alone, we sold and swapped over 11,000 garments, saved tons of clothing from the landfill and supported many communities where we supply and re-distribute pre-loved garments (as the need is enormous). We are like an upmarket recycle depot: nothing goes wasted.
We are promoting slow fashion, our Swap4Charity initiative creates a circular economy and raising awareness of environmental issues. Our caring community is contributing to sustainable living. We give all of our profit away to educate children in need. We care.
Dimakatso Nhlapo - Netcare Hospitals
Dimakatso Nhlapo is a qualified independent Environmental Health Practitioner with 10 years of experience in the implementation and monitoring of Environmental health and integrated waste management programs in the private and public healthcare sector.
Currently appointed as a Lead for integrated waste management at Netcare Limited, and responsible for driving the zero waste to landfill strategy.
Dimakatso Nhlapo has a qualification in Environmental Health and additional certificates in safety and environment (ISO 14001 and SHEMTRAC). An organised individual, aMnatural team player and an advocate of environmental sustainability.
Dimakatso Nhlapo is currently enrolled for a Masters in Environmental Management (with waste specialisation) with North-West University.
Zandile Ndhlovu - The Black Mermaid
Zandile founded The Black Mermaid Foundation, an organisation working to create diverse representation in ocean spaces by enabling access to the ocean through educational ocean snorkel excursions, the foundation's work centers on providing skills and resources not easy to access in township communities.
Through her foundation and personal efforts, Zandile is working to change perceptions and break down socio-economic and racial barriers that have historically prevented marginalized communities from engaging with marine environments. Her work is not only about diving but also about creating a deeper with the ocean and fostering a sense of stewardship for future generations
She has been featured in various media outlets for her groundbreaking work and advocacy. Her story has been highlighted as an inspiration for those interested in marine sports and conservation and has gained recognition for breaking barriers in a predominantly white and male-dominated field.