Sustainability Week will be held at Sandton Convention Centre from 24 – 28 July and will feature various Eco Product and Technology Exhibits, 8 conferences and the Green Home and Lifestyle Fair over the weekend. Don't miss out on one of the highlights on the South African events calendar. Green Building Conference and Exhibition Module 1: 24 July - Morning … [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...]
A week of sustainability
Responses to the global challenge of climate change cannot be disconnected from the other global challenges of the financial crisis, peak oil/energy security, food security, waste generation, water and soil degradation, and the destruction of habitat and the extinction of species. From the food we eat to the buildings we occupy and the vehicles we drive. From the goods and … [Read more...]
Activists protest nuclear talks in Sandton
Greenpeace activists protested outside a pro-nuclear conference in Sandton, where South Africa’s Deputy President and the Minister of Energy were due to talk. In an early morning protest, Greenpeace activists blockaded the entrance to the conference venue with hundreds of black nuclear bags and yellow nuclear drums. Five activists also chained themselves to entrance gates in … [Read more...]
Pedal power beats the traffic
Staring at the many impressive glass and steel corporate headquarters that line the Sandton landscape, visitors to South Africa's foremost commercial hub could be forgiven for thinking that environmental concerns are perhaps not top of the agenda. Energy efficiency has become the order of the day at iBurst with the forward thinking broadband service provider reducing its carbon … [Read more...]
