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The Citizen
a day ago
- General
- The Citizen
Waste removed, bins installed in Sea Cow Lake informal settlement
DUMPED disposable nappies and other absorbent hygiene products (AHPs) have always been an issue, especially in Durban informal settlements. Also read: Durban North church provides fresh space for creativity In an attempt to curb this problem Green Corridors, through its innovative Inhlanzeko Bin Project, moved an incredible 38 tonnes (38 205kg) of AHPs to landfill sites over 12 months. 'We are pleased with this incredible achievement this project has made in these informal settlements. It demonstrates how 'change behaviour' strategies can help improve the environment, and work towards creating healthier communities,' said Musa Shange, Green Corridors' Green Spaces Project Officer. Initially launched as a feasibility project in 2023 in partnership with Swiss university ETH Zürich and Kimberly-Clark, the initiative was piloted over six months from December 2023 to May 2024. After a successful pilot, Green Corridors secured additional resources and funding to extend the project from June 2024 to July 2025. Specialised nappy disposal bins were installed at key community points, including ablution facilities and crèches, within the Johanna Road informal settlement in Sea Cow Lake. Local community liaison officers and trained social facilitators, employed through the project, played a vital role in educating residents and co-ordinating the regular safe collection of waste. Beyond infrastructure, the project emphasised community education and engagement. Social facilitators conducted door-to-door visits and community meetings to raise awareness around proper hygiene product disposal, helping to shift behaviour and embed cleaner habits. Green Corridors, a Durban-based NPO, continues to champion environmental and social sustainability through ground-level initiatives like this one. To learn more or get involved in the AHPs project, contact Musa Shange at [email protected]. For more information visit For more from Northglen News, follow us on Facebook, X or Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here
Muscat Daily
4 days ago
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Gulf Green Mobility Forum in Salalah on Aug 31
Salalah – Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology will launch the Gulf Green Mobility Forum on August 31 in Salalah, bringing together experts from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to promote environmental sustainability in the transport sector. The event aims to encourage the use of clean and alternative transport methods and facilitate the exchange of expertise on sustainable mobility across the Gulf region. The forum will highlight policies and initiatives designed to achieve net-zero emissions and reduce carbon output in transportation. It will be preceded by specialised workshops including 'Gulf Youth Leading Change' at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment and 'Green Corridors for Gulf Ports' at the Rotana Hotel in Salalah. Several agreements for strategic partnerships in green transport will also be signed during the event. The forum has been described by officials as a milestone in the Gulf's pursuit of a cleaner future and a key platform supporting Oman's environmental sustainability goals aligned with Oman Vision 2040. It also aims to strengthen Gulf integration in low-emission transport and the transition to greener alternatives. Ahead of the forum, the ministry organised a virtual workshop with the GCC General Secretariat, involving representatives from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait. It focused on practical outcomes and mechanisms to support sustainable mobility and boost environmental and economic cooperation in the region. To raise awareness locally, Dhofar governorate will host sports and awareness activities for children on August 15 and 16. These include a marathon and a cycling track conducted in a safe environment under specialist supervision. 'The goal is to foster a culture of green mobility from an early age and promote healthy, sustainable lifestyles,' organisers said.
Muscat Daily
4 days ago
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Gulf Green Mobility Forum in Salalah on Aug 1
Salalah – Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology will launch the Gulf Green Mobility Forum on August 31 in Salalah, bringing together experts from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to promote environmental sustainability in the transport sector. The event aims to encourage the use of clean and alternative transport methods and facilitate the exchange of expertise on sustainable mobility across the Gulf region. The forum will highlight policies and initiatives designed to achieve net-zero emissions and reduce carbon output in transportation. It will be preceded by specialised workshops including 'Gulf Youth Leading Change' at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment and 'Green Corridors for Gulf Ports' at the Rotana Hotel in Salalah. Several agreements for strategic partnerships in green transport will also be signed during the event. The forum has been described by officials as a milestone in the Gulf's pursuit of a cleaner future and a key platform supporting Oman's environmental sustainability goals aligned with Oman Vision 2040. It also aims to strengthen Gulf integration in low-emission transport and the transition to greener alternatives. Ahead of the forum, the ministry organised a virtual workshop with the GCC General Secretariat, involving representatives from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait. It focused on practical outcomes and mechanisms to support sustainable mobility and boost environmental and economic cooperation in the region. To raise awareness locally, Dhofar governorate will host sports and awareness activities for children on August 15 and 16. These include a marathon and a cycling track conducted in a safe environment under specialist supervision. 'The goal is to foster a culture of green mobility from an early age and promote healthy, sustainable lifestyles,' organisers said.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
$10B Trump-Approved ‘Green Corridors' Project to Drive Efficiency in US-Mexico Trade
The Trump administration has given the green light to a $10 billion infrastructure project designed to alleviate backups at the most heavily trafficked border crossing between the U.S. and Mexico. The president this month signed a presidential permit for Austin, Tex.-based Green Corridors, a freight transportation provider intent on building a 165-mile elevated 'guideway' that will ferry automated, freight-laden shuttles between Laredo, Tex., and Monterrey, Mexico. More from Sourcing Journal Forward Air Chairman Ousted, Potential Sale Appears in View Byte-Sized AI: Perfect Corp. and Nvidia Team Up; LuminX Gets Seed Round Chain Reaction: Dispatch Science CEO Arthur Axelrad on Turning Logistics into a 'Customer Experience Engine' According to the company, the Green Corridors Intelligent Freight Transportation System (GC-IFTS) will help reduce congestion by bypassing areas beset by gridlock—an issue that has had marked ramifications for shippers and importers. In 2019, $2 billion in U.S.-Mexico GDP was sacrificed to shipment slowdowns, as truck wait times at the country's busiest commercial bridges can be lengthy. If the issue persists unaddressed, the losses could mount to more than $100 billion by 2050, the company estimated. Tackling the problem will involve the construction of two cross-border terminals in Laredo and two in Monterrey, measuring around 100 acres apiece. Trailers will be moved via autonomous shuttles that run on both diesel and electricity and picked up by truckers at the end of the proverbial road to continue their journeys into the U.S. or Mexico. The system will have both economical and ecological upsides, the company said. The freight shuttles' hybrid propulsion system reduces emissions by 75 percent compared to diesel trucking, while also substantially slashing the cost of moving freight compared to conventional options. The terminals, too, will be equipped with solar arrays, regenerative cranes and hybridized power, and automated operations will allow the the GC-IFTS to run 24/7. Green Corridors' Intelligent Freight Transportation System will also promote stringent border security, the company said, as it scans all the freight entering the U.S., accelerating inspection times and integrating with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) protocols. It also creates more separation between commercial freight and passenger vehicles. Senator John Cornyn (R-Tex.) voiced his support for the effort and urged President Trump to sign the permit in a letter earlier this spring, underscoring the importance of the growing U.S.-Mexico trade relationship. In 2023, Mexico became the country's biggest trading partner, with the nations doing $798.9 billion in cross-border commerce. 'I am glad President Trump has approved the construction of the Green Corridors International Bridge facility, which will enhance efficiency and security at the Port of Laredo, our nation's top port of entry for international trade,' he said earlier this month. The trade tensions between Mexico and the U.S. that simmered earlier this year seem to have mostly cooled. Trump threatened the country with 25-percent across-the-board duties on all imports into the U.S. market, citing illegal migration and fentanyl trafficking as a reason to forgo the terms of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which grants a wide variety of goods duty-free access to the American market. The country now faces 25-percent duties only on products that aren't covered by the trade agreement, along with tariffs on steel and aluminum. The president spared Mexico from his 'Liberation Day' reciprocal duties. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was slated to meet with Trump to discuss trade issues at the G7 Summit in Canada this week, but the plan was thwarted when the American Commander in Chief left the event early. Sheinbaum said she spoke with Trump by phone soon after and the two vowed to work together to reach an agreement on 'various issues' soon.
Business Wire
20-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
$10B Public-Private Project from Green Corridors, LLC, Will Secure and Modernize Trade Between the U.S. and Mexico
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Green Corridors, LLC ( a newly unveiled public-private logistics initiative, received approval from the White House on June 9 th to construct, maintain and operate the cross-border IFTS which links Laredo, Texas with Monterrey, Mexico. The system is designed to alleviate traffic congestion at the port of entry and in both cities while significantly improving security versus the status quo. With the U.S. Department of State, Customs and Border Protection, and international stakeholders fully engaged, the Green Corridors megaproject is poised to become the most advanced overland freight infrastructure deployment in North America. Share The WSJ has highlighted the bold infrastructure project and vision in an exclusive article on June 18, 2025. 'This project represents a paradigm shift in transportation with our largest trading partner,' said Green Corridors CEO Mitch Carlson. 'By separating freight from public traffic, we can significantly reduce transportation costs and solve serious congestion and safety issues.' The project introduces a complex system of software, elevated guideways, freight terminals and an autonomous shuttle fleet, which streamlines heavy trade corridors. With the U.S. Department of State, Customs and Border Protection, and international stakeholders fully engaged, the Green Corridors megaproject is poised to become the most advanced overland freight infrastructure deployment in North America. As reported in WSJ, a White House official noted the proposed Laredo to Monterrey project could reduce wait times for cross-border travel, improve supply-chain resilience and create additional capacity to support growing trade with Mexico. The Green Corridors project is not supported by government funding. The company generates revenue from multiple sources in its business model, including fees charged to customers moving freight through the system. The company is backed by a consortium of private-sector leaders, infrastructure partners, and logistics innovators including the Swinbank family office in Houston, Druker Capital in New York and the Chang Robotics Fund in Jacksonville, Fla. The company anticipates breaking ground within the next 36 months. The first operations are estimated to commence in 2031. About Green Corridors Green Corridors is a private infrastructure technology company creating secure, autonomous freight corridors to solve congestion issues. By integrating state-of-the-art technology with proprietary infrastructure, Green Corridors delivers a scalable, replicable model for the future of global logistics. For more information about project details, partnerships, investment opportunities, and executive vision and insights, readers can visit
