University and college campuses that address climate challenge will better serve students and help create a thriving and ethical society, Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande said at the launch of the African Green Campus Initiative on Saturday. Nzimande said colleges and universities would help provide students with the know-how and skills needed to address climate change.
23 Apr 2012 07:13Ellies Renewable Energy has as of April 2012, through its free installations into homes of energy efficient products, exceeded the initial 45MW target. The Project Power Save campaign, which aimed on reducing 45MW off the national grid between February and March, has been successfully completed reaching a total 53.6 MW by the original deadline of 31 March 2012.
20 Apr 2012 13:03Litha Communications is once again showing its commitment to corporate social responsibility and its dedication to the protection of the environment by taking part in the Green Office Week campaign (GOW) which runs from 16-20 April 2012.
17 Apr 2012 10:06
The Green Heart Award believes "You make a difference" and that there are individuals who have true 'green hearts' and are the unsung heroes of our day who have made a significant contribution to going green by finding creative and interesting ways to improve their workplace, department, office, dorm, or building's environmental footprint. Entries close on Friday... just do it!
17 Apr 2012 06:41
Entries for the inaugural Green Heart Award close this week on Friday 20 April 2012. A part of Green Office Week, this award is aimed at finding and rewarding individuals with green hearts who are eco-friendly champions who find creative and interesting ways to improve their workplace, department, office, dorm or building's environmental footprint.
16 Apr 2012 12:45Green Office Weeks starts today, Monday 16 April 2012 and workers in South Africa are urged to add their contributions to eco-friendly workplaces until Friday 20 April.
16 Apr 2012 08:06
RamsayMedia has taken its CSI initiatives to the industry in a very public way. The company is one of the founding businesses to join WeCanChangeOurWorld (a bizcommunity.com partner), which is a sustainable social transformation portal showcasing the CSI efforts of corporate and non-profit organisations.
4 Apr 2012 11:43
The World Economic Forum's (WEF)
Global Risk Report 2012 lists a global water supply crisis as the second most important global risk, second to a major systemic failure of our financial systems, according to this report, courtesy Global Carbon Exchange - http://www.globalcarbonexchange.com/. South Africa, for example, faces a looming water shortfall of 2,7-billion cubic metres by 2030.
4 Apr 2012 07:51
The Climate Change Leadership Awards, first established in South Africa in 2009, have now been extended to include all of Africa and have been rebranded as the Climate Hero Awards Africa. There are now only four categories and an overall winner, who gets R250 000 for a nominated climate beneficiary.
4 Apr 2012 05:39
The winners in the third Climate Change Leadership Awards (CCLA) were announced at a carbon-neutral event in Sandton on Thursday 29 March 2012. Described as the first green competition in Africa, it recognises, rewards, motivates and celebrates businesses, communities, youth, schools and individuals leading the way in climate change response and mitigation.
2 Apr 2012 09:08The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) urges all consumers to reduce excessive Easter waste, wherever possible.
2 Apr 2012 08:46In support of WWF's global eco-friendly campaign, Earth Hour, Amarula has come up with a special lantern that has been designed to hold a single candle, so users can switch out the lights at 8.30pm on Saturday 31 March 2012, for 60 minutes.
26 Mar 2012 09:13
The Carbon Protocol of South Africa has awarded Fairview Vineyard Cheesery in Paarl as the first carbon neutral cheesery on the African continent. The Paarl based business began its quest to achieve carbon neutral status in September 2009.
26 Mar 2012 09:10
In the spirit of sustainability, both Nampak and Engen have announced company projects that are increasing recycling. Engen has opened waste collection points in KwaZulu-Natal and Nampak Flexible is streaming its plastic and other factory waste into alternative sources to landfills.
23 Mar 2012 13:51
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