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Progress towards sustainable energy not yet on track

Significant progress has been achieved towards modern energy access, increased energy efficiency and renewable energy, but much more is required to achieve the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative goals by 2030, according to a new report...

Building sustainability with bricks

Cape Brick MD, Anthony Gracie speaks about his company’s contribution to recycling by using concrete demolition materials into create concrete bricks and blocks.   Source: SABC News

Polystyrene recycling bearing fruit

The Polystyrene Packaging Council (PSPC) has announced a record-breaking year of polystyrene recycling. According to PSPC spokesperson and director, Adri Spangenberg, the 2014 year has in many respects been a break-through year for the Council, as...

Johannesburg budget breakdown: Part 2

A budget of R52.6 billion  for the 2015/16 year was announced by City of Johannesburg Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance‚ Geoffrey Makhubo, on Tuesday. The budget focuses on capital expenditure‚ entrepreneurship development, the green...

Johannesburg budget breakdown: Part 1

The City of Johannesburg has tabled its 2015-2016 Budget which focuses on capital expenditure‚ entrepreneurship development, the green economy, housing and youth employment. The annual budget of R52.6 billion was announced by City of Johannesburg...

Alternative building technologies take centre stage

Alternative building technologies were a hit at this year’s Totally Concrete Expo, which took place at the Sandton Convention Centre earlier this month. With a dynamic approach to showcasing its product and service offering, Hydraform was a firm...