In recognition of National Environment Month, leaders in the green building sector have highlighted the industry’s potential to address both climate change and unemployment in South Africa. As one of the few industries that regularly makes the news for its growth, rather than its decline or instability, it has become a welcome source of good news for environmentalists, … [Read more...]
Nigerian woman weaves wonders from water weeds
Along the Niger Delta, an abundance of vivid purple flowers are blooming gently on the surface of the water, adding a touch of colour to the inland waterways. But that's where the beauty ends because these striking flowers are water hyacinths - an aquatic weed wreaking havoc in local communities and ruining water supplies. Not only does this fast-growing water pest … [Read more...]
Multi-faith organisation seeks youth ambassador
SAFCEI is a multi-faith organisation committed to increasing awareness, understanding and action-taking on environmental justice, sustainable living and climate change, by faith leaders and their communities throughout Southern Africa. They are seeking to appoint a dynamic young person, with excellent communication, networking and interpersonal skills and a passion for the … [Read more...]
Green entrepreneurs make magic with trees and waste
Improving your life whilst greening your environment is a match made in heaven. The Acornhoek community in rural Mpumalanga show us how it's done. The northeast of South Africa is home to some of its best-visited tourist attractions. On the one side is Kruger National Park and the upmarket, private game lodges that surround it. On the other there’s God’s Window and the … [Read more...]
Operations manager needed for organic farming project
Within the Central Hub at the Green Road, you will continuously develop the fruit & vegetable supply and distribution model, while managing the planning, procurement, quality and distribution of produce and the staff involved. Your farming/fresh produce related logistics and/or supply chain management experience is a given, together with your people and organisational … [Read more...]
Chef needed for local organic farm store
Do you want to prepare delicious food for the Local Farm Store, Coffee Shop and Organic Farmers Market based in the beautiful surroundings of the Stellenbosch Waldorf School? Tasks include: menu planning, ordering and stocktaking producing tasty meals from organic farm fresh produce managing the kitchen and bakery staff maintaining the highest health & safety … [Read more...]
Join SA’s first marine eradication program – European shore crab
Do you want to be part of the first marine eradication programme in South Africa? Carcinus meanas, commonly known as the European shore crab, is an alien crab that has large populations in Table and Hout Bay harbours in Cape Town. Marine biologists at Stellenbosch University are undertaking a trial eradication in Hout Bay and are looking to employ a dynamic eradication … [Read more...]
French energy minister promises 100,000 green jobs
Segolene Royal, appointed French energy and environment minister this month, said she planned to create 100,000 jobs in the next three years with a drive for green growth. Royal told a news conference she wanted to accelerate investment in renewable energies like wind, solar, biomass and marine energy, as well as in insulation of buildings. In coming days, Royal will make … [Read more...]
Activists demand fundamental change in energy systems
Activists around the world welcomed the latest UN climate science panel's report by highlighting its passages on the need for fundamental change of energy systems. The report was greeted by a group of German climate justice activists holding banners and photos of protests and campaigns from the across the world. The campaigns are united by the Reclaim Power initiative, a … [Read more...]
Decade of PET recyling brings benefits across the board
Did you know that after ten years in the industry almost half of all our PET beverage bottles are now recycled? That is 1.9 billion bottles per year diverted from the waste stream. The PET Recycling Company (Pty) Ltd was registered on the 3rd November 2004 and their first set of Directors included the late Rob Rodger, Bob Naidoo, Syd Carter, Roger Thomas, Mandla Tisani, … [Read more...]
Living Hope Centre helps develop skills and build food security
From the outside, the Living Hope Farm tunnels in Masipumelele, Cape Town, look just like any large vegetable tunnel filled with lush growth. Look inside and you will see texts from the Bible hanging between the tall rows of tomatoes. Joey, the farm operations manager from Tennessee, explained that during the difficult early days spent mastering farming skills, he was … [Read more...]
Management posts at the Green Road, Stellenbosch
So organic, so healthy, that your fingers will go green! Based in picturesque Stellenbosch, well-established Green Road is a community-based, non-profit organisation that runs a rapidly growing organic/biodynamic food supply chain with three critical objectives in mind: To create a close relationship between farmer and consumer and to empower people through job … [Read more...]
Position for dynamic solarpreneur
A great position for a sharp minded solarpreneur is going at SunFire Solution, run by Crosby Menzies for the past 10 years as SA's leading Solar Cooker Company. SunFire was created to assist 3 billion people reliant on firewood every day to access clean cooking technologies and, in the process, create an equal footing for the women and children who carry most of the burden … [Read more...]
