Recognising the importance of water as a life-sustaining resource and reflecting its commitment to the critical drive for environmentally sustainable supply chains, SAPICS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management, has put water management in the spotlight at the upcoming SAPICS Conference. This event, which is Africa’s leading knowledge sharing and networking event … [Read more...]
Joburg river to be cleaned up as part of Water Week
In celebration of Water Week 2016 Green Beings is hosting River Rehab at the Klein Jukskei Spruit on Saturday the 12th of March from 8:00 - 13:00. River Rehab is a family friendly initiative whereby community members, businesses, forums, organisations and passionate individuals join together to remove rubbish from the river banks, introduce indigenous flora, take out alien … [Read more...]
Eco-Logic Awards recognise earth’s protectors
Do you help to protect and preserve the Earth? Does your company provide products or services that are helpful to the Earth? If so – then the folks from the Eco-Logic Awards want to recognise and support you! They are looking for those individuals and organisations that contribute towards the well-being of the Earth. They want to identify those that in a real and … [Read more...]
Water management in SA leaves much to be desired
No one can live without water. However, judging by how many South Africans waste water, one would think we have an unlimited. What many of us may not realise is that there’s not enough water to go around. And the little water we do have is often too dirty for human consumption. It’s a gloomy picture, but true. Let us not beat around the bush - South Africa has major … [Read more...]
How to create a greener bathroom
How to select between the vast collection of water saving taps and other sanitary ware on the market today? As they say, the proof is in the pudding. In this case in the green business story of the 111 years old Hansgrohe company. And if you want to make the most earth-friendly choices as a consumer nowadays you simply have to check out how serious the manufacturer is in taking … [Read more...]
SESSA Members help old school cut power bill in half
One of Johannesburg oldest institutions, King Edward VII School (KES), has cut its electricity bill in half thanks to Solarsave, the trading arm of Industrial Plumbers. A member of SESSA (Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa) and accredited on Eskom’s rebate scheme, Solarsave installed energy efficient lights in all the school buildings and hostels, and replaced the … [Read more...]
The Sandton Green Expo launching soon
Fuel saving, alternative energy, water saving, organic foods, office equipment, household products and even green toys: this expo is destined to become a regular on your calendar. The Sandton Green Expo launches at the Sandton Convention Centre 28-30 September. Partnering with National Geographic Channel, Simply Green Magazine and not forgetting Green Times, whether you … [Read more...]
Building holistic support for sustainable water solutions
It's time to celebrate! Four years ago the Global Women’s Water Initiative welcomed 50 grassroots women leaders from all over Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States to launch their first Women and Water Training in Nairobi, Kenya. They gathered together at the Green Belt Movement Training Center hosted by GROOTS Kenya to share stories of the challenges and inequities that … [Read more...]
Israel government’s green plan to save 20m
Israeli government offices are going green, following an Environmental Protection Ministry initiative requiring them to buy environmentally friendly supplies. The cabinet authorized the “Green Government Project” on Sunday, which is expected to save the government 20 million NIS annually. Last year’s pilot project, in which ministries were required to use less paper, … [Read more...]
Conserve water … pee clean
As a man, I can honestly say that normal public urinals are one of my least favourite inventions. This is due to two factors: They smell awful, and they waste water. Solution? Odour-free, waterless urinals. One of the most obvious benefits of waterless urinals is that they conserve water. According to a study done by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a year's use of a single … [Read more...]
New era of eco shopping
In these times, it is important for retailing to be as sustainable as possible. In this spirit, the flagship Pick n Pay on Nicol store has introduced a new era in sustainable retailing through the integration of world class retail thinking and the very best in sustainability principles. An integrated energy-efficiency strategy has been adopted in order to balance … [Read more...]
‘Shower Head’ programme saves electricity
A new programme is set to assist households in saving electricity – at no cost to the households. Technical Specialist for SESSA (the Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa), Robin Thomson, says Eskom has contracted Ellies Renewables, a division of JSE-listed Ellies, to install low flow shower heads and geyser timers to residential households who apply and are within … [Read more...]
Green bank shows commitment to water protection
Water is the critical issue that has been taken under the wing of South Africa’s greenest bank. Following the Nedbank Group’s achievement of carbon neutrality, the group has targeted water as a key focus of its sustainability efforts – with particular emphasis on access, quality and quantity as a three-pronged approach to effective water stewardship and the achievement of … [Read more...]
