Celebrating 100 years of Biodiversity Science at Kirstenbosch

As part of the celebrations of 100 years of biodiversity science and Kirstenbosch, entrance to the gardens will be free on International Biodiversity Day on 22 May 2013. 3 May 2013 11:54

Hippo donates all billboards for underprivileged kids

Hippo.co.za is the latest in a line of socially concerned corporates to start recycling used and expired billboard faces for a good cause. 23 Apr 2013 06:54

Recycle paper for Green Office Week

South African businesses are being urged to realise the vast environmental and business benefits of recycling unwanted paper, as paper consumption shows no signs of abating. 19 Apr 2013 08:16

Solar table charges customer's cellphone, tablet

The Solaris Solar Table is a unique concept that allows guests to solar charge their cellphones and tablets whilst enjoying a meal or beverage on the terrace of Winchester Mansions in Sea Point. 18 Apr 2013 10:14

SA chefs practice safe seafood

[Cadine Pillay] The Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI) has launched the SASSI Seafood Circle, which recognises restaurants and chefs that are actively championing sustainable seafood practices in their restaurants. 18 Apr 2013 08:53

Solar powered electricity ... energy's best kept secret

[Roger Metcalfe] A silent revolution is taking place in the world of electrical energy - and few people are fully aware of its potential. 16 Apr 2013 06:01

Unilever hits target on its Sustainable Living Plan

LONDON/ROTTERDAM: Unilever has exceeded the interim milestone of 30% it set itself in 2010 when launching the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, with 36% of its agricultural raw materials now sourced sustainably. 4 Apr 2013 10:57

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Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

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If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

[Design Indaba 2013] Design in context (part I)

[Terry Levin] Context could be said to have emerged as an underlying theme of day two of Design Indaba 2013, which took place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). 1 Mar 2013 09:44

Biodiversity contributes to economy - Molewa

The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, says the benefits derived from biodiversity or ecosystem services are estimated at R73bn, contributing to 7% of South Africa's GDP per annum. 26 Feb 2013 11:08

Environmental impact guideline for aquaculture published

Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has published the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Guideline for Aquaculture in South Africa, for public comment in Gazette No. 36145 of 11 February 2013. 19 Feb 2013 09:10

Renewable energy supply looms closer

According to Arup, a global firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists in the built environment and across industry, construction has begun on a number of renewable energy projects for which it is the lender's technical advisor (LTA) or owner's engineer. These projects will make South Africa's renewable energy dream a reality. 18 Feb 2013 09:13

Investment in energy sector will contribute to economic development

Investment in the renewable energy sector will contribute to South Africa's economic development and growth, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said on Tuesday. 13 Feb 2013 16:23