The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) for SMEs is a global initiative which promotes clean technology innovation and supporting SMEs and start-ups. GCIP was first implemented in South Africa in 2011 and now has ongoing activities in...
The annual ABI School Recycling Awards was an uplifting event, showcasing young learner’s talent and commitment to recycling, writes Maryke Foulds. Amalgamated Beverage Industries (ABI), the soft drink division of South African Breweries –...
17 – 19 June 2014 at CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria Sustainable Agriculture Expert – Inge Kotze This year boasts the inaugural annual Food Security Seminar, which forms part of Sustainability Week taking place from 17 to 19...
Zimbabwe’s largest inland dam will be drained to allow the construction of a new wall after the original structure burst earlier this year. Thousands of people were evacuated and more than 3 000 villagers along the Tokwe Mukorsi basin left...
eThekwini Water & Sanitation, a part of Durban Municipality, has been named the 2014 winner of the Stockholm Industry Water Award for its transformative and inclusive approach to providing water and sanitation services. In addition to...
by Dr Sumetee Pahwa-Gajjar Businesses that strive to be environmentally sustainable must find better ways to measure and reduce their carbon footprint. Organisational goals for environmental performance areas, including the aim of carbon...
Over the past few months, Maropeng has embarked on an exciting new recycling initiative: the bokashi process. Maryke Foulds speaks to Robere Brockman, maintenance manager at Maropeng, about its implementation. Bokashi is a fermentation and...
Civil rights organisation AfriForum has launched an initiative to audit the minimum requirements as prescribed by national legislation on the management of landfills. AfriForum says it will ensure that landfills comply with this legislation and...
Johannesburg’s R47 billion 2014/15 budget makes provision for significant investments in new and upgraded infrastructure as well as housing development. The budget ranks as the biggest ever delivered by a South African municipality. Member of...
