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On 28 March, GrandWest commemorated World Water Day with a significant clean-up initiative along the Elsies River Canal, engaging local volunteers and students to tackle environmental challenges and promote water conservation.
The South African People’s Tribunal on AgroToxins will hold the government accountable for failing to protect farm workers and their families from hazardous pesticides. Testimonies from affected individuals will reveal the dire consequences of regulatory failures and the urgent need for change.
A Western Cape NGO, Amazeballs is revolutionising sustainability by transforming discarded padel balls into furniture.
Some common ingredients in traditional skincare and personal care products can do more harm than good.
South Africa’s Eco-Logic Awards 2024 celebrated environmental champions and showcased the inspiring winners dedicated to conservation and sustainability.
In 2021, South Africa signed the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) agreement, a policy aimed at holding producers accountable for the lifecycle of their products, including waste management
Residents in Durban West are battling toxic air and illegal landfill sites as waste disposal companies exploit communities, prompting swift action from city officials.
DUT City campus staff and students recently united in a clean-up campaign to rejuvenate their campus and surrounding areas.
To embrace nature we should ditch traditional classroom habits, venture into wild spaces — even if that’s just stepping outside your back door — and teach naked says animal behaviourist Aliza le Roux.
An oil spill emergency has struck South Africa's west coast after the MV Ultra Galaxy cargo ship broke apart during severe weather, leading to a coordinated clean-up effort.
Morongwe “Mo” Mokone and Refilwe Sebothoma, pioneering entrepreneurs, have been named the winners of the 2024 Veuve Clicquot Awards in the categories of Bold Woman and Bold Future Awards, for their exceptional impact on innovation and sustainability.
Mokone runs a company committed to sustainability, emphasising fair wages and safe working conditions for local artisans.
Last year, Petco invested over R70 million in the collection and recycling value chain, enabling contracted recyclers to purchase R309 million in post-consumer packaging from collection businesses.
The City of Johannesburg and Pikitup management has announced they will advertise additional job opportunities to give casual workers an opportunity to after protests rocked the city of gold this week.
Youth engagement is essential for effective biodiversity conservation in South Africa, young environmental experts weigh in on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
The Zero-Waste Municipal Learning Exchange, held in eThekwini Municipality, brought together delegates from various South African municipalities to share innovative approaches to waste management. From composting pilots to recycling operations, the exchange highlighted the urgency and potential for transitioning to zero-waste models.
Venice has implemented an entry fee for day-tripping tourists arriving from outside the city limits, charging approximately €5 (R96) for those entering between 8. 30am and 4pm.
Referred to as ‘Garbage Mountain’ in the year 2000, Everest now stands as a reminder of the toll humanity has taken on the environment. Picture: Bai Yui
With plastic pollution escalating, 85% of global respondents advocate for banning single-use plastics, citing their detrimental impact on oceans. What do you think?
The Buffelsdraai Community Reforestation Project, established in 2008, has transformed local communities, while offsetting carbon emissions and enhancing biodiversity. With over 540 'Tree-preneurs' and 247 jobs created, this project exemplifies the power of green initiatives in urban environments.
With average solar radiation levels ranging between 4. 5 and 6. 5 kWh/m2 per day and most areas receiving more than 2,500 hours of sunshine annually, solar power can be a reliable source of energy even during periods of load shedding.
The Recreation and Parks Department received the highest number of calls from the City Bowl and southern suburbs as well as the Helderberg Basin including Firgrove, Strand, Somerset West, and Gordon’s Bay.
Authorities have confirmed all containers believed to be filled with dangerous chemicals have been recovered.
Deadly pufferfish are washing ashore at Fish Hoek and Glencairn beaches, raising alarms for beach safety.
In a bid to enhance environmental protection measures, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has initiated a review of Coastal Waters Discharge Permits (CWDPs) issued to fish processing facilities in St Helena Bay.