A way forward: facing climate change
Explore the global impact of climate change and its devastating effects—and learn what scientists suggest in response—in this short documentary film from National Geographic and the UN Foundation.
Sustainable development: short courses for professionals
Much headway has been made on the continent in the practice of safety, health, environment and quality management (SHEQ). For many however, formal education is still lacking in the areas that are fundamental to sustainable development with local...
Can consultants walk the talk of sustainability?
Just how does an engineering consultancy ensure that its designs, procedures and recommendations made to clients are environmentally friendly and sustainable? All industries now claim to be going ‘green’, but what yardsticks are in place to measure...
Sustainable social housing for Cosmo City
A public and private sector partnership with strong community involvement and buy-in was seen as a way to facilitate a better balance between social responsibility and financial sustainability for the long-term success of the housing development....
Consol invests in third science technology lab in the Western Cape
Consol Glass, the largest glass manufacturer in Sub-Saharan Africa, has over the past two years invested a total of R750 000 in three school science technology laboratories in the Western Cape. The latest beneficiary of Consol’s commitment to...
Get ready for clean-up and recycle month
September is traditionally the month in which South Africans from all walks of life are encouraged to clean-up and recycle where they work, live or play. This year, 10–15 September will once again be proclaimed Clean-up and Recycling Week. As in...
Entries now open for the 2012 Eco-Logic Awards
The 2012 Eco-Logic Awards are now open for nominations. The Enviropaedia initiated this event in 2011 to recognise and honour the individuals, organisations and communities that practice eco-logical thinking and values through a product, service or...
The green port approach
Consulting engineering and project implementation firm Hatch’s Environmental Services Group is successfully integrating sustainability into its clients’ mining developments by means of ‘greening’ the development’s logistics corridor. The company’s...
Ford SA cuts energy use by 22%
Ford announced in its annual Sustainability Report, released on 15 June 2012, that it has reduced the amount of energy required to produce each vehicle in its manufacturing facilities by 22 percent in the last six years. The company also announced...
