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SATELLITE MAPS WARN ABALONE FARMERS
Abalone farmers along South Africa’s coast are now using ocean colour maps to track marine algal blooms that could harm their export...


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THE SOIL ROOM AT SPIER
The new Soil Room at Spier Wine Estate in the Cape is a dedicated space where visitors can experience the farm’s focus on regeneration –...


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CIRCULAR ECONOMY REDUCES LANDFILLS
South Africa is severely lagging behind the rest of the world in terms of the circular economy and its systems. According to the CSIR,...


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FEEDING VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES
SA Harvest is an NPO that has delivered 20 million tonnes of food since its inception in October 2019. It has again joined forces with...


chrisg008
Feb 61 min read
DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
A new digital platform called Echo has been launched to make public participation in the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process...


chrisg008
Feb 61 min read
EAST COAST RADIO HOUSE AND GARDEN SHOW
The East Coast Radio House and Garden Show will take place in Durban from 28 June to 6 July 2025, at the Durban Exhibition Centre. The...


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Feb 61 min read
INTERNATIONAL ZEBRA DAY
International Zebra Day was celebrated on 31 January 2025, and was dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation of these animals...


chrisg008
Feb 61 min read
YOUNG RESEARCHERS AWARDS
Two students from Stellenbosch University doing their Master’s in Engineering have reached the international round of the 2025 Blue Sky...


chrisg008
Feb 61 min read
LARGE-SCALE GREENING INITIATIVE
Food & Trees for Africa (FTA) , a leading South African social enterprise for environmental sustainability and food security, is...


chrisg008
Jan 141 min read
MACADAMIA NUT EXPORTS
The KZN south coast is one of South Africa’s leading producers of macadamia nuts, and local growers have seen volumes of this product...


chrisg008
Jan 141 min read
THE FYNBOS
The Fynbos in Cape Town is Africa’s first biophilic building and will set new standards for eco-conscious design and urban...


chrisg008
Jan 141 min read
PRINCE BUTHELEZI MALL
Construction of the Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni, KZN, has officially commenced. Formerly known as Greenhills Mall, it has been...


chrisg008
Dec 2, 20241 min read
VOLUNTEERS AT GOLDEN HARVEST PARK
In October 2024, Golden Harvest Park in Randburg, Johannesburg, saw 50 ASEZ volunteers gather to continue the park’s restoration,...


chrisg008
Dec 2, 20241 min read
FORESTRY SOUTH AFRICA
Many of South Africa’s timber plantations are open to the public, and offer a variety of recreational pursuits. Both indigenous forests...


chrisg008
Dec 2, 20242 min read
GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL AWARDS
The following GBCSA leadership awards 2024 were adjudicated at the recent convention held in Cape Town:  The  Established Green Star...


chrisg008
Dec 2, 20241 min read
FRANSCHHOEK OPEN GARDEN FESTIVAL
The annually celebrated Franschhoek Open Gardens event took place from 15-17 November 2024, and showcased ten gardens ranging from grand...


chrisg008
Nov 4, 20241 min read
BRAAMFONTEIN CEMETERY WALLS RESTORED
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) are the custodians of green open spaces and cemeteries in the city. Working with Friends of...


chrisg008
Nov 4, 20241 min read
WONDERBAG FOR FOOD SECURITY
Sarah Collins is the founder of Wonderbag, a thermal cooking technology comprising a non-electric slow cooker that reduces fuel...


chrisg008
Nov 4, 20241 min read
PRINT IS NOT DEAD
In the digital era, there is a common misconception that print has become obsolete. While the demand for printing of newspapers,...


chrisg008
Nov 4, 20241 min read
VERVET MONKEY PROJECT AT SIMBITHI
Simbithi Eco Estate on KZN’s north coast recently launched an educational environmental series aimed at addressing the delicate balance...