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Just like rainforests and coral reefs, wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in the world, providing immense value to wildlife and humans. In addition to providing food and shelter for a vast array of diverse species, wetlands improve water quality, provide flood protection, and erosion control, as well as acting as a sponge for …
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. We would love to hear this response from Auto Manufacturers; “Challenge Accepted!” Time for a uniquely African solution to EV’s and Loadshedding We are all familiar with the naysayer point of view to Electric Vehicles …
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Entrenching their commitment to helping shape the future of mining, Engen was excited to partake in another successful ‘Investing in Africa’ Mining Indaba. Engen exhibited under the theme “What matters to YOU matters to US”, …
Trash4Treats, in partnership with MetPac-SA, the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) that represents the metal packaging recycling industry in South Africa, has announced the names of the six Western Cape schools who received their part of the R100 000 cash prize for participating in the exciting schools recycling programme that was launched in 2019. To create …
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. • A new roof and a rooftop solar installation of 2.5MW, the mall’s second solar plant• A cost-saving and environmentally-positive energy management system• Convenient new road access into the mall from the Golden Highway Vaal …
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. With the seemingly endless challenges that South Africa and its people face, the driving force behind these challenges seems to be the notorious rolling blackouts that have plagued our country for more than a decade. …
23 FEBRUARY 2023: For the better part of the last decade, RX Africa has implemented global best practise around sustainability in the eventing industry, driving initiatives company-wide that will see the company achieve Zero Waste by 2024. This is the word from RX Africa CEO Carol Weaving, who notes that changes have been measurably impactful, …
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Where the Solar Incentive for Private Residences Falls Down A small tweak to the incentive will result in a ‘payback’ to Government Let’s replace taxpayer cash to Eskom with Taxpayer Electricity to the Grid The …
Solar-thermal technology is a promising environmentally friendly energy harvesting method with a potential role to play in solving the fossil fuel energy crisis. The technology transforms sunlight into thermal energy, but it’s challenging to suppress energy dissipation while maintaining high absorption. Existing solar energy harvesters that rely on micro- or nanoengineering don’t have sufficient scalability …
The Western Cape regional office of Plastics SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Julius as its new Technical Trainer. Daniel completed his Technical Matric at St Andrew’s High School in Elsies River, Cape Town. At the age of 19, he began his career in the plastics industry as a toolroom assistant and …
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. For many years consumers had a modicum of protection when it came to protecting themselves from being electrocuted or maimed. Our authorities were very strident when it came to ensuring that unqualified persons did not …
South Africa, 2023 – Since its inception in 2019, the Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant has awarded $600 000 to African researchers pursuing solutions to the continent’s environmental issues. Widely referred to as the JWO Research Grant, the grant is named after Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer, who devoted much of her time to philanthropic support in …
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Load shedding is a common occurrence in South Africa and can have significant impacts on the daily lives of individuals and businesses. In response to this, many companies have developed load shedding products specifically designed …
A UNIQUE enterprise development programme is set to be a boost for small, black-owned recycling businesses, create jobs and improve the long-term sustainability of the recycling value chain in South Africa. The programme, which focuses on recycling buy-back centres, is being implemented by one of South Africa’s most enduring producer responsibility organisations, PETCO, and its …
Waste management is a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy and sustainable environment. Proper waste disposal is particularly important in South Africa, a country that has faced a number of environmental challenges in recent years. In this blog post, we’ll explore the different waste management services available in South Africa, the importance of proper waste …
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. During his State of the Nation Address on 9 February, President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, would reveal a tax incentive related to rooftop solar for households and businesses during …
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Terry Heymann, Chief Financial Officer at the World Gold Council: The world’s ability to maintain economic resilience and support inclusive socio-economic development and environmental stability looks fragile. We have a clearer understanding than ever of …
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Agreement Hailed as “An Industrial Relations Miracle” Private Sector Labour Ready to Effectively Serve Consumers for Next 72 Months Wage Agreement Negotiation Lessons Learned Solar PV Installers Recognised by ECA (SA) During the latter part …
Afroteq Advisory, an integrated multi-disciplinary consulting company providing advisory, project management and training services to the built environment and a subsidiary of the AFMS Group, has appointed Kukhanyakwezwe (“Khanyo”) Bonginkosi Hlatshwayo as Head of its Northern Region – Business Development and Projects – encompassing the provinces of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Heading up the company’s office …
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. “There is huge potential in the Western Cape’s green economy” says Western Cape Premier Alan Winde. The premier’s remarks come in the run-up to next week’s Africa’s Green Economy Summit from Wednesday, 22 February, where …
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. In January, Versofy Solar received over 1500 enquiries from Cape Town alone. The company offers a range of solar solutions, including rent-to-own and solar subscriptions, ranging from an entry-level system priced at R1 999 a …
Researchers have developed a cheaper and more energy-efficient way to make hydrogen directly from seawater, in a critical step towards a truly viable green hydrogen industry. The new method from RMIT University researchers splits the seawater directly into hydrogen and oxygen — skipping the need for desalination and its associated cost, energy consumption and carbon …
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Turbulent 2022 will live long in the memory for those of us who work in the power utilities sector. Loadshedding dominated local headlines, adding fresh impetus to the drive to bring more renewables into the …
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. How Much does an Off-Grid System Cost? The difference between Off-Grid and Grid-Tie Do you know what type of solar system you have installed? Of the 4 types of solar systems available which one give …
The Umzimvubu Local Municipality in the Alfred Nzo District is the Eastern Cape’s 2022 Green Municipalities Award winner. The award, held in collaboration between the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) and Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) recognises the top local municipalities in each of the six …
Konica Minolta South Africa — Trends are interesting, but real business growth comes from consistently doing the basics well By Mohammed Vachiat, Head of Sales, and Innovation: Konica Minolta South Africa The frenetic pace with which 2023 has started… Submit your Press Release for free to MyPR here: MyPR Free Press Release Submission.
Hydrogen fuel could be a more viable alternative to traditional fossil fuels according to University of Surrey researchers who have found that a type of metal-free catalysts could contribute to the development of cost-effective and sustainable hydrogen production technologies. The study has shown promising results for the use of edge-decorated nano carbons as metal-free catalysts …
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) is a non-profit, self-regulatory, voluntary organization that speaks for the producers of plastic pipes and other industry participants. SAPPMA’s goals are to instil complete customer confidence in …
LG Electronics’ Global Ambassador Challenge is underway and still open to Gauteng-based residents with innovative and sustainable ideas aimed at empowering their communities. Entries are open until Sunday, 12 February, so time is running out for NGOs and individuals to enter. [To enter the LG Global Ambassador Challenge, submit your proposal here.] The winners will …
A new battery design could help ease integration of renewable energy into the nation’s electrical grid at lower cost, using Earth-abundant metals, according to a study just published in Energy Storage Materials. A research team, led by the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, demonstrated that the new design for a grid energy storage …
