FoodForward SA: Celebrating 15 years of social, economic and environmental impact investment - FoodForward SA[Andy du Plessis] An idea in 2000 to recover edible excess food from Cape Town’s film industry, morphed to become a national reality in 2009, and today, FoodForward SA is the largest food redistribution organisation on the continent of Africa... | |
#WomensMonth: Sabrina Khoosal on the sustainable beauty industry - because the earth is worth itSabrina Khoosal, hair development scientist in the research and innovation department at L’Oréal South Africa | |
How decentralised digital currencies can empower sustainable financeChris Blair, CEO at 21st Century | |
How AI and blockchain can shape sustainabilityChris Blair, CEO at 21st Century | |
Partnerships, collaboration key to going green across the media supply chain[Sindy Peters] Brands are realising the need to put green first if they want to sell their products and services, says Jorja Wilkins of Primedia Outdoor... | |
Why eco-consciousness is a smart long-term business strategy[Zuko Mdwaba] The latest Edelman Trust Barometer indicates that consumers look to businesses to lead in times of uncertainty... | |
Sindy Peters | [ESG & Sustainability] Babies grow rapidly. In fact, they outgrow up to seven sizes within the first two years of their lives – contributing to a mammoth amount of clothing waste. In the United Kingdom, one-third of parents throw out their baby’s clothes, which often end up in landfills. “It’s the ultimate fast fashion that no one is talking about,” entrepreneur Eve Kekeh says. A fervent advocate for the environment, she’s now created a way for people to clothe their kids while protecting the planet. Read the full story here. |
Sustainably drinking in SA's sights on SodaStream's red bus tourThe trio of South African pride SodaStream bottles. | |
Sindy Peters | [ESG & Sustainability] Flip-flop art looks better than it sounds. Davis Ndungu’s colourful figures of animals are mesmerising. But their most remarkable characteristic is the artist’s medium of choice – old shoes. Every year, thousands of flip-flops end up in the ocean. Most are made of polyurethane rubber, a non-biodegradable material that’s toxic to marine life. “It is important for us to ask ourselves where the things we discard go to,” Ndungu says. When these sandals wash up on shore, they also disrupt the breeding habitats of sea creatures. To remind us of their plight, Ndungu is using recycled shoes to carve out thought-provoking sculptures. Read Davis Ndungu's full story here. |
Waste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy[Webb Meko] The business case for transforming waste to address critical energy shortages is mounting... | |
#YouthMonth: How Repurpose Schoolbags give a child choice, not charity[Sindy Peters] Since its launch in 2013, Rethaka has manufactured and distributed 10,000 Repurpose Schoolbags in six African countries, recycling 400,000 plastic bags in the process... | |
A landfill is no place for plastic bottles[Sindy Peters] Because their usefulness extends well beyond their original purpose, and to bury them in earth is exceptionally wasteful... | |
Investing in a circular water economy in SA© Chaiyapruk Chanwatthana – 123RF.com | |
A solution to economic growth? Try circular economies© Francesco Dibartolo – 123RF.com | |
Making extended producer responsibility sustainable[Hermann Erdman] Manufacturers are becoming increasingly concerned about the rising costs of product manufacturing - particularly the costs associated with the end-of-life disposal of these products... | |
Three circular economy projects in South AfricaImage: Rambrick | |
Entrepreneurs will be key custodians in transition to a circular economy[Hermann Erdman] Every year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) brings together the world's business, economic and political leaders in Davos to discuss the challenges and future of the world economy. The theme for this year was Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution... | |
#YouthMonth: 'The choice began with a needle and thread' - Zaid Philander[Sindy Peters] As Youth Month draws to a close, we interview activist and entrepreneur Zaid Philander on his social enterprise I Scream & Red... |