The value of plastic waste
The value of plastic waste is multifaceted and depends on various factors, including the type of plastic, its quality, and the recycling infrastructure in place....
Category : Greening And Environment
Solidaridad launches employment fund to boost food security, employ youth
Solidaridad, in collaboration with the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has launched the Social...
City approves transfer of 52 school sites to Western Cape Government
As of July 2022, the City has given the green light to transfer 52 City of Cape Town-owned properties to be used as schools to...
Promising SA-first solution to convert paper sludge, food and textile waste into bioethanol
A pioneering solution has been developed to convert cellulose fibre-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol using a specialised fermentation process. Ethanol...
1,000 trees for Stellenbosch – restoration campaign launches
Following the intense storm that downed trees and damaged infrastructure in the Western Cape earlier this month, Stellenbosch wineries have launched a tree planting campaign in an...
EMpact launches its venture studio in Côte d’Ivoire, heralding a new approach to impact investing in West Africa
Today witnessed the launch of EMpact – a venture studio focused on creating startups that serve agricultural value chains – in Côte d’Ivoire, its first...
Floreat Primary learn about Ocean conservation
The Prescient Group – headline sponsor of the Prescient Freedom Paddle taking place on 27 April – is shining a light on environmental and ocean...
Fun events and tree planting as learners celebrate Earth Day
The theme of this year’s event, ‘Planet vs. Plastics’ increases awareness of the importance of a clean environment in an urban context. The theme also...
Unilever scales back on environmental and social initiatives
As the world celebrates Earth Day, the consumer goods company, Unilever, one of the largest users of plastic packaging in the world, has stated that...
OceanHub Africa launches 5th acceleration programme for ocean-minded startups
OceanHub Africa has announced the launch of its fifth acceleration programme. The Pan-African accelerator is seeking startups in Africa who have a positive direct or...