Leading manufacturer and distributor of lead acid batteries in South Africa, First National Battery, a subsidiary of JSE listed Metair Investments Ltd, has confirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and consolidated its operations by...
Offering a total solution for everything from foundation to rotor tip allows Sika to keep pace with the ever-increasing demands of the wind market. For over 100 years now, Sika has been at the forefront of providing solutions in the areas of...
“The marine environment has many challenges. Global warming is visible within this sphere and its impact is slowly being understood. Overfishing, acidification, chemical pollution with the added pollution of marine debris of which the main product...
The story of how collecting plastic cooldrink bottles for recycling is changing the lives of thousands.
Why is recycling key to sustainable, green working environments? Recycling plays a vital role in ensuring offices throughout South Africa are able to contribute to sustainable development in South Africa. What role does Mpact play in the recycling...
In a bid to invest in the South African plastic pipe market, Marley Pipe Systems has successfully acquired the assets of Petzetakis Africa, the South African based pipe producer, which were placed into liquidation a while back. Marley’s journey to...
A carbon tax will come into effect from 2015, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced in Parliament during the tabling of his Budget Speech on 27 February 2013. “Government proposed to price carbon by way of a carbon tax, at the rate of R120 per...
Introducing Knot’s Dump Solid waste disposal in countries across Africa poses a huge problem. Unfortunately, environmental damage from solid waste is increasing at an alarming rate. To address this issue in its own small landlocked country,...
Pictured: Executive Mayor Johannesburg, Councillor Mpho Parks Tau 70% S@S (separation at source) at household level in 3 years and a 20% reduction in waste to landfill by 2014 are just two of the innovative targets announced by the Executive Mayor...
