Go Green in the City is one of the biggest global student competitions for engineering and business students worldwide. Schneider Electric SA has launched its ninth annual global student contest for two-member teams to find bold ideas and innovative solutions for smarter, more energy-efficient and sustainable cities. Engineering and business students across the country … [Read more...]
Recognising impressive contributors at the National Wetland Awards
Do you know someone in the wetland community who demonstrates some of the following characteristics and you think their good efforts should be recognized? Innovative and creative ideas. Encourages new stakeholders into wetland conservation efforts. Voluntary work or work “beyond the call of duty”. Long service and legacy to wetland management or a significant and … [Read more...]
Eco smart kids can reap the rewards
The third book in the 'I Live Smart' series is seeing the light, with a competition attached... Two years ago, we launched our first puppet storybook Keep the Beach Clean. It is based on the popular puppet show by the same name, performed daily in the AfriSam Children’s Play Centre in the Aquarium. The book tells the story of Beauty and her ocean friends as they struggle to … [Read more...]
PVC products enjoy spotlight at recycled product of the year awards
Products made from PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) could be hard to recycle. Do not fall for the popular misconception that PVC is not recyclable. South Africa saw a 3.9 % increase in the total amount of PVC, or vinyl, diverted from landfill in 2014 (18 488 tons). SAPRO’s Recycled Product of the Year Awards which took place in Stellenbosch recently, proved that there is a growing … [Read more...]
Eco-Logic Award winners announced
After a nail biting month of anticipation, the winners of the 2014 Eco-Logic Awards were announced at The Cradle of Humankind, Maropeng. Celebrities, senior government officials, representatives from municipalities and the private sector, environmental NGOs and NPOs as well as finalists and Certificate of Merit recipients attended the Glamorously Green Awards … [Read more...]
Help make solar power better and win $1 Million
“Smaller is baller,” “Min it to win it,” “Think shrink.” Those are the puns Google is using to promote its new competition: $1 million to whomever can invent a working power inverter for solar and other forms of renewable energy that’s roughly as small as a laptop. The company has teamed up with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers to launch the … [Read more...]
Your photo can inspire others
Despite the huge challenges facing the world’s ocean, by working together we can achieve a healthy ocean that provides for the billions of humans, plants and animals which depend on it every day. This year you can share the beauty and importance of the ocean, through your photographs! This inaugural World Oceans Day Photo Contest allows people from around the world to … [Read more...]
Greentalent competition looking for our researchers
The search is on for the next Green Talents who will gain exclusive access to the hot-spots of sustainable development in Germany. Last year Pretoria University researcher Heinrich Badenhorst was amongst 25 young researchers from around the world who were honoured as 2013’s Green Talents. Sustainable development is among the most important challenges of our time. Striving … [Read more...]
Schools enter food gardens competition
Climate change is a serious risk to vulnerable communities. Six of the eight threats recently highlighted by a team of scientists that gathered in Japan are being addressed by South Africa’s EduPlant programme. Severe weather events, such as those experienced in late summer this year, can destroy crops and lead to hunger and famine. Schools that apply Permaculture … [Read more...]
Bread Tags For Wheelchairs honours brave teen
A 16 year old hero from Brits in the North West Province who was paralyzed on Old Year’s Eve when he tried to protect his friend during an attempted robbery, has become the latest recipient of a wheelchair thanks to the Breadtags for Wheelchairs Project administered by the Polystyrene Packaging Council (PSPC). A brave act by Luday van der Merwe changed his life forever when … [Read more...]
Turning recycled ocean waste into art
Calling all young artists, sculptors, crafters. Be inspired & imaginitive, create something beautiful out of junk found along our canals, streams and beaches. Let’s keep our waterways clean and healthy. Entry categories: Category 1 R-G3 foundation phase (5-8 yrs) Category 2 G4-6 intermediate phase (9-11 yrs) Category 3 G7-9 senior phase (12-14 yrs) Category 4 … [Read more...]
Greening SA’s schools with Miss Earth
Miss Earth South Africa, in association with CONSOL, recently visited two schools in the Langa Township to facilitate the planting of 30 trees in celebration of World Environment Week from 4 - 7 June. The schools visited were Isimela High School and Zimasa Community School. The tree planting session was lead by Cape Town finalist Nayha Gautam and her sponsor from … [Read more...]
