Entries are now open for the country’s most prestigious accolade for sustainable restaurants. Launched in 2016 as a first for South Africa, the Eat Out Woolworths Sustainability Award acknowledges a restaurant that brings its customers seasonal, local and responsibly produced food. “We launched the award to acknowledge the one restaurant leading the pack in South Africa,” … [Read more...]
Green products get their own space at this year’s Rand Show
The Rand Show is South Africa and Africa’s biggest one-to-one consumer show, with a legacy spanning 120 years. For generations, they’ve been entertaining people, connecting them with brands, showing them what’s new and exciting, hooking them up to great show bargains, and creating memories. As both a shopping and an entertainment event, the Rand Show delivers an affluent … [Read more...]
Plastic recycling needs municipal support
The recycling of PET (clear) beverage bottles is a success story in our country, as yearly more impressive targets are met. This was proven recently during the review of the latest statistics for 2010 at the PETCO annual general meeting. PETCO chairman Casper Durandt (pictured, right), and CEO Cheri Scholtz shared their achievements with the Green Times: 'PETCO continued … [Read more...]
Retailers for recycling gets everyone talking
How can retailers minimize the environmental impact of their post-consumer packaging on the South African landscape? This was the question explored in Cape Town during a 'Retailers for Recycling' meeting hosted by PETCO (PET Plastic Recycling Company ), together with Woolworths and Pick `n Pay. Both Pick 'n Pay and Woolworths have made commitments to a business strategy … [Read more...]
