In 2015 Adidas partnered with Parley to turn marine pollution like plastic bottles into shoes and sportswear. With its Ultraboost and Alphaboost shoes, the two companies have prevented over 2,800 tons of plastic from reaching the ocean. And in 2019 Adidas expects to make 11 million pairs of shoes with recycled marine waste. But how are these shoes made?
Desco Electronic Recyclers, a leader in sustainable e-waste management, took centre stage at the recent Enabling Electrification panel discussion, part of the Navigating the Future of Supply Chains in South Africa conference. Held at Irene Country...
Managing waste is the cornerstone of any functioning city. For Johannesburg, South Africa’s most populous city with 4 million residents, this task is done by Pikitup. Established in 2001, Pikitup and the City of Johannesburg entered into a Service...
At first glance, “biodegradable” water bottles may seem like the obvious eco-friendly upgrade. But dig deeper, and the story shifts. In SA, where infrastructure and real-world conditions matter, the most sustainable choice for bottled water...