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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, 20241 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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Jul 5, 20242 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, 20241 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’....
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Jun 10, 20242 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,...
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Jun 10, 20241 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...
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Jun 10, 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...
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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...
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May 9, 20242 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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May 9, 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...
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Apr 15, 20241 min read


NEW FOOTBALL STADIUM IN LESOTHO
A new 1280-seater football stadium constructed primarily from sustainably sourced timber, will be built in Maseru, Lesotho. Dubbed the...
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Apr 15, 20241 min read


SAVING ELECTRICITY IS KEY TO WATER CRISIS
Johannesburg’s water crisis raises urgent concern about the city’s and the country’s long term water security. Dr Andrew Dickson,...
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Apr 15, 20242 min read


TERRAFORCE 45th ANNIVERSARY AND NOW FEMALE OWNED
Retaining wall business Terrforce was founded 45 years ago by Holger Rust. His two daughters, Elgin Rust and Karin Johns, have now taken...
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Apr 15, 20241 min read


WONDER FIBRE OF THE WORLD
Wood is made up of cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and an array of waxes, resins and sugars. The properties of these elements make them...
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Mar 26, 20242 min read


AVERTING SA’S WATER CRISIS
South Africa faces the prospect of a critical water crisis that threatens its social, economic, and environmental well-being. The...
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Mar 26, 20242 min read


BRAHMAN HILLS LIVES GREEN
Brahman Hills in the Midlands operates its entire property with 65% off-the-grid sustainability, embracing solar and water management,...
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Mar 26, 20241 min read