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Aug 5, 20242 min read
MAMMAL FOOTPRINTS MONITOR CLIMATE CHANGE
WildTrack is pioneering technology in South Africa to track small mammals so they can reveal disruptions to ecosystems. It uses AI, data...
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Aug 5, 20241 min read
HONEY EDUCATIONAL EVENT
Honey bees face major risks to their health and survival due to lack of food, exposure to pesticides, habitat destruction and climate...
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Aug 5, 20241 min read
PLANTING MADIBA’S LEGACY
In 1992, when Nelson Mandela was released, he launched Food & Trees for Africa’s Alexander Township greening project. This initiative...
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Aug 5, 20241 min read
RECYCLED COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Since starting its sustainability journey in 2008, the V&A Waterfront has blazed a trail of sustainable development initiatives to...
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Jul 5, 20242 min read
VAAL RIVER BARRAGE PROGRESS UPDATE
The current coverage by invasive plant species, namely water lettuce and water hyacinth in the Vaal River Barrage Reservoir, has dropped...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read
MONDI COMMITTED TO CONSERVATION
Mondi’s 256 000 ha of landholdings contains a diverse set of ecosystems comprising grasslands, wetlands and indigenous forests. The...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read
ROYAL JOZINI A SANCTUARY FOR BIODIVERSITY
Royal Jozini private game reserve in Eswatini (Swaziland) is a testament to the co-existence between nature and sustainable conservation...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read
DECOREX JOBURG
Decorex Joburg will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 1- 4 August 2024. It is a leading décor and design exhibition and...
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Jul 5, 20242 min read
FUTURE OF GREEN BUILDING INNOVATION
The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) champions environmentally conscious building practices in South Africa. It fosters a...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read
LANDSCAPER’S HANDBOOK
The South African Landscapers Institute (SALI) launched a new version of its standards manual at the recently held SAGIC Convention,...
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Jun 10, 20242 min read
CHALLENGE TO GREENWASHING IN THE NAME OF SUSTAINABILITY
According to PAMSA, the Paper Manufacturing Association of South Africa, economic pressures remain the driver for most ‘greenwashing’....
chrisg008
Jun 10, 20241 min read
DRONES SUPPORT FARMING
In the Free State, the province that serves as South Africa’s bread basket, drones are rapidly transforming the way farmers operate,...
chrisg008
Jun 10, 20242 min read
FOOD GARDEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
In South Africa, access to nutritious food remains a challenge to many. Home and community food gardens can help alleviate food...
chrisg008
May 9, 20242 min read
RECYCLED AND NEW FIBRES BOTH HAVE A PLACE
While the pursuit of environmental friendliness drives the push towards more recycled fibres, virgin or new fibres are still essential in...
chrisg008
May 9, 20242 min read
RESPONSE TO SA’S WASTE PROBLEM
Most of South Africa’s waste ends up in dumps, strewn across open spaces or littering streams and oceans. This problem requires a joint...
chrisg008
May 9, 20241 min read
RESPONSIBLE FORESTRY PART OF PLASTIC POLLUTION SOLUTION
Annual Earth Day took place on 22 April 2024, with Forestry South Africa (FSA) explaining that there is a sustainable and renewable...
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May 9, 20241 min read
EAST COAST RADIO HOUSE AND GARDEN SHOW
The East Coast Radio House and Garden Show takes place from 20 June to 7 July 2024 at the Durban Exhibition Centre. This year’s theme is...
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May 9, 20241 min read
STODELS GARDEN CENTRE IN RANDBURG
Stodels Garden Centre has opened in Gauteng, at Randburg’s community shopping destination, Ferndale on Republic. An award-winning garden...
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Apr 15, 20241 min read
ENGINEERED WOOD DECARBONISES THE ENVIRONMENT
Timber is being used successfully worldwide as a renewable and long-term solution to climate change and urbanisation. Technological...
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Apr 15, 20241 min read
SA’S NATIONAL PARKS ARE GROWING
Four of South Africa’s national parks have increased in size, thanks to the work of the National Parks Trust of South Africa (NPTSA) and...