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Is sustainability finally becoming more mainstream?

March 2, 2021 Leave a Comment

As the world grapples with the uncertainty surrounding the long-term implications of Covid-19, there is a measure of agreement on one thing - the global pandemic has fast-tracked numerous trends which were already emerging prior to the crisis. Says Anthony Stroebel, head of New Business Development for Pam Golding Properties and a director of the Green Building Council South … [Read more...]

UCT excels in environmental innovation at second Greenovate Awards

December 7, 2016 Leave a Comment

Young environmental visionaries from the University of Cape Town took first place in the Growthpoint Greenovate Awards for the second year running. The awards recognise innovative solutions for the property industry to environmental challenges. Now in its second year, the awards programme is an exciting initiative by Growthpoint Properties in association with the Green … [Read more...]

SA’s top employers are thinking green

May 15, 2013 Leave a Comment

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By adjusting company policies to reduce travel and keep buildings greener, organisations can play a significant role in reducing South Africa’s concerning carbon footprint. South Africa is one of the least green countries in the world – in the top 15 for highest carbon emissions; just a few paces behind Japan, the UK and South Korea. The country emits 435 878 000 tonnes of … [Read more...]

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Why the Humphead Wrasse Is Endangered and What We Can Do About It

The humphead wrasse continues to be threatened by illegal fishing. Learn what's being done to help save this reef fish species and why they're so important.

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Mitigating plastic waste’s negative impact on the environment

The South African plastics industry is taking solid steps forward to mitigate the negative impact of plastic waste on the environment and society. This is evidenced by the amount of recycling of pl…

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FOSSIL FOOLS: Stop oil and gas exploration madness, SA scientists urge government

‘Energy security should be based on science, not narrow, short-sighted political and vested interests. History will judge the current South African government harshly if it fails to act decisively now for the sake of its people and the greater good of the planet.’

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Malawi receives US$14.2 million drought recovery insurance payout

In a ceremony presided over by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Malawi, Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the African Risk Capacity Group, in t…

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Campaign aims to save SA sharks and rays

Last week welcomed significant news and positive movement for marine conservation in South Africa – a country that sits in the top five as a global hotspot for shark and ray diversity – as th…

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