German company Luvside launched a pilot project in the V&A Waterfront featuring four 1kW small-scale wind turbines. These drag-style turbines are seen as a more aesthetic option coupling that with their ability to capture wind from all angles...
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a way to make cement that’s good for the planet. This new cement, called Cambridge Electric Cement (CEC), could change how we build and help fight climate change. It has the potential to...
In a move to further decarbonise its footprint Sappi has partnered with Enpower Trading, a National Energy Regulator of South Africa​ licensed company, for a 175GWh per annum renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Sustainability goals...
South Africa breathes easy as we have come off of a long bout of the favourable La Nina weather pattern. While El Nino usually brings some grief, we have been lucky as the southern African region has had good rainfall despite the weather system’s...
Effective sanitation is the landmark of the modern world. The flushing toilet was invented in 1596 but not widely adopted until the 19th century and has remained virtually unchanged. Toilets account for 80% of commercial water use in buildings,...
Academics from the University of Cape Town (UCT) joined a network of 450 scientists and industry leaders from around the world in Lausanne, Switzerland to drive forward critical research into making concrete net zero. Concrete and sustainability...
On Monday, May 6th, in the afternoon a multistorey building collapsed at 75 Victoria Street in George. So far recuse operations retrieved 61 workers from the rubble, 32 were found deceased, 12 are hospitalised, and 20 remain unaccounted for. Rescue...
We have the waste, and now we have another solution for it. Converting cellulose fibre-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol using a specialised fermentation process. Ethanol is a versatile starting material used in industrial...
Today’s question to the major political parties deals with our polluted water systems. We asked the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party, and RISE Mzansi on 13 March and sent follow-up queries to those who did not respond. Some have...
