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 | Promethium Carbon, a carbon and climate change advisory firm, has announced the development of the second phase of a carbon trading study for South Africa. Read more >>
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 | Members of the public are invited to comment on the prescribed norms and standards for the management of protected areas in South Africa which has been published in Government Gazette no 37802 of 7 July 2014. Read more >>
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 | The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) will be moving to its new, green premises between 11 and 31 July 2014. Read more >>
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 | Currently there are approximately 185 projects planned, under way or completed as part of the Declaration of the Global Plastics Associations for Solutions on Marine Litter (Global Declaration), a public commitment by the global plastics industry to tackle plastic in the marine environment. Read more >>
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 | Launched in the summer of 2013/2014, the Marine EcoTour is currently operating from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, introducing its patrons to the diverse and abundant marine ecosystem in Table Bay. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Global Access What do these three things have in common? All three were part of the months activities at Global Access, and all three saw the creative agency go mad with excitement... Read more >>
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 | According to a new analysis conducted by My Green Home in conjunction with financial planners, South Africans can save up to four times more by investing in energy-saving devices than investing in a fixed deposit bank account. Read more >>
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 | MTN has revealed Africa's first Concentrating Solar Cooling System, which will power its energy-hungry data centres. Read more >>
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 | Philips South Africa has partnered with the Stellenbosch University and provided a solar-lit Light Centre for their soccer field. The project was done in conjunction with the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) and Dutch Football side PEC Zwolle. Read more >>
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 | Lize Louw, Patrick Mayer and Charlotte Mankgela In recognition of the effort that prospective independent power producers have put into their renewable energy projects in Windows 1, 2 and 3 of the DoE's REIPP Procurement Programme, the DoE has exempted those bidding into Windows 4 and 5 from having to resubmit voluminous sections of qualification criteria. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Dumile Media Solutions The importance of the advocacy, education and training on the safe usage of energy sources during the winter months is a priority that over the years has lacked reinforcement within... Read more >>
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 | The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) has recently unveiled its new logo which is more closely aligned with the company's approach in fulfilling its role in South African society, and the company's move to become a strong consumer facing brand. Read more >>
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 | Although a great deal of emphasis is placed on connectivity when addressing transport needs, the importance of sustainability is often ignored. This is according to Roger Gorham, transport economist and urban development specialist at the World Bank. Read more >>
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 | There are signs that forward-thinking African businesses are beginning to realise that going green saves costs and boosts employee productivity, something on which leading employers across the world appear to have already made up their minds. Read more >>
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 | The Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village in Green Point, Cape Town, has recently undergone a lighting retrofit which is expected to see a R1m per annum saving in energy costs for the property. The Cape Quarter is the flagship property within the Tower Property Fund portfolio. Read more >>
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 | The SAB has committed to supporting half a million small businesses, world-class water efficiency and cutting total carbon footprint. Read more >>
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 | Prana Lodge Private Beach Estate and Spa in Chintsa East, East London, has recently added to its wellness offering a flourishing herb garden on its premises. Read more >>
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