2021 Eco-Logic Awards finalists announced

The 10th annual Eco-Logic Awards hosted by the Enviropaedia will present its second virtual event on 3 November 2021.

A highlight of the annual green calendar, the Awards recognise South African businesses, communities, and individuals working toward an environmentally sustainable future.

Strategically held in conjunction with the upcoming COP 26 summit in Glasgow, the Eco-Logic Awards aim to put the spotlight on the urgency of action needed to combat the effects of climate change.

Entries opened in March this year, and submissions across the 11 categories were judged by a panel of esteemed industry professionals in the private and public sectors.

“It’s so inspiring to see that, despite the setbacks of COVID-19, these determined ‘Eco-Logical Champions’ have stayed true to their commitment to building a more environmentally sustainable South Africa. It is tough to select the final winners, because so many of them are doing such amazing work in creating innovative solutions to our environmental challenges. We feel honoured to give them a platform and showcase their successful efforts,” says David Parry-Davies, Director of the Enviropaedia and the Eco-Logic Awards.

The winners in each category will be announced on the evening of the virtual award ceremony, at which we will host VIP guests including environmental movers and shakers; thought leaders and celebrities, corporate sponsors, and top business executives; as well as government representatives.

Last year was the first year the Awards went virtual due to COVID-19 - and as a result, reached an audience of over 5500. The general public are invited to witness the 2021 Eco-Logic Awards and see for themselves the amazing work being done by SA’s Eco-Champions.

Nature Conservation Award

Awarded to an organisation for successfully protecting, rehabilitating or mitigating damage to the Earth’s biodiversity, ecosystems and/or Earth’s natural resources.

• CTEET River Ambassadors
• Elephants Alive
• Snare Aware

Climate Change Award

Awarded to an organisation that has achieved a substantial reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions or is providing a product, service or technology that significantly reduces GHG emissions.

• African Climate Alliance
• Elana Greyling, EarthLife Africa
• Groenheuwel Eosta Citrus

Eco Innovation Award

For an innovative Design, Construction, Technology, Methodology, Product or Service that serves the needs of humans whilst also being supportive of and beneficial for the Earth’s biodiversity and ecosystems.

• Envirocrete Bioclimatic Building
• Global Green Tag Africa
• Greenpop & Urban Harvest - Family Food Garden

Recycling and Circular Economy Award

For a policy, programme, project, product, service or technology that significantly reduces waste volumes and/or facilitates a circular economy through re-use, recycling or upcycling.

• Anglo American Platinum Zero Waste to Landfill Project
• Envirocrete Bioclimatic Building
• PACKA-CHING

Water Conservation Award

For a product, service or technology that preserves or restores water quality or achieves significant savings of water resources.

• Friends of the Liesbeek
• Greater Cape Town Water Fund
• Hennops Revival

Eco Fashion and Lifestyle Award

For furnishings, appliances, clothing, accessories and materials that serve the needs of human beings while supporting the Earth’s biodiversity and ecosystems.

• Chic Mamas Do Care
• Levi
• The Joinery

Eco Health and Wellness Award

For health, wellness and beauty products that serve the needs of human beings while supporting the Earth’s biodiversity and ecosystems.

• Crafted Cosmetics
• Earthly
• Patch Bamboo Bandages

Eco Community Award

For a community or school that has acted collectively and effectively to protect, preserve, or restore the Earth’s biodiversity, ecosystems or natural resources.

• Grootbos Foundation
• Kabega Primary School
• SEED

Eco Angel Award

For an individual, whose caring and nurturing actions have saved, conserved, or restored the Earth’s biodiversity, ecosystems or natural resources.

• Michelle Henley, Elephants Alive
• Sarah Robyn Farrel, TransparenCI
• Tarryn Johnston, Hennops Revival

Eco Warrior Award

For an individual, whose defensive or combative actions have defended, protected, or prevented harm to the Earth’s biodiversity, ecosystems or natural resources.

• Elana Gryling, EarthLife Africa
• Liziwe McDaid, The Green Connection
• Juliet Crew

Eco Leadership Award

For an individual in a managerial or leadership position that has motivated and introduced a policy, strategy or culture within their organisation to adopt more Earth-friendly ways of operating, using Earth-friendly technologies, methodologies and services and/or in producing, manufacturing or supplying their own products or services.

• Cormac Cullinan
• Lisa Reynolds, GBCSA
• Matthew Cocks, WESSA