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Insights into H&M and WWF's partnership for a more sustainable future

Pick n Pay ends the 'plastic revolution' with Reverse Vending Machines

Pick n Pay ends the 'plastic revolution' with Reverse Vending Machines

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#WorldEnvironmentDay: New recycling initiative to minimise SA's impact on Antarctica

6 Jun 2025

Pick n Pay ends the 'plastic revolution' with Reverse Vending Machines

Pick n Pay ends the 'plastic revolution' with Reverse Vending Machines

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Avbob Road to Literacy campaign gives hope to 1,000 schools and NGOs through trolley libraries

Oxford University Press Avbob Road to Literacy campaign gives hope to 1,000 schools and NGOs through trolley libraries

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Growing futures: Sappi’s Forestry Skills Centre opens in Richmond

Sappi Growing futures: Sappi’s Forestry Skills Centre opens in Richmond

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Breaking silos: Bold call for cross-sector alliances to boost social development in South Africa

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The Big Cover Up secures R295,000 in funds for winter aid

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6 Jun 2025

Urgent action to stop violence, abuse, and neglect in schools

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Food gardens connect: Bridging the gap betwen poverty and economic opportunities

FoodForward SA Food gardens connect: Bridging the gap betwen poverty and economic opportunities

5 Jun 2025

UP lecturer to take on Comrades Marathon to support missing-middle students

University of Pretoria UP lecturer to take on Comrades Marathon to support missing-middle students

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From learning to earning: how to accelerate Africa’s digital economy

Trialogue From learning to earning: how to accelerate Africa’s digital economy

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We don’t just drive sustainability; we empower the masses to lead it

Propelair SA We don’t just drive sustainability; we empower the masses to lead it

2 Jun 2025

Initiatives in Ennerdale highlights Air Products’ commitment to make a difference

Air Products South Africa Initiatives in Ennerdale highlights Air Products’ commitment to make a difference

30 May 2025

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3 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Justin Bott, CEO at Interwaste, examines business practices to address food packaging waste business practices for a more circular and responsible economy

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Justin Bott 30 May 2025

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Lesser flamingos lose one of their only four African breeding sites to sewage

Tim Cocks 27 May 2025

Scientists at the University of Pretoria have found that fresh vegetables are being contaminated by disease-causing bacteria through irrigation from polluted rivers and boreholes. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

South Africa’s polluted rivers pose food contamination risk

Steve Kretzmann 26 May 2025

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EC school wins big in glass recycling challenge; entries open for 2025

26 May 2025

Manzi Water debuts automated refill store, Skubu

Manzi Water debuts automated refill store, Skubu

26 May 2025

Shoprite Group rolls out fully recyclable potato bags

Shoprite Group rolls out fully recyclable potato bags

20 May 2025

SA Harvest expands national fleet with new trucks

SA Harvest expands national fleet with new trucks

20 May 2025

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3 tips for a more sustainable workplace

19 May 2025

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Taking Care of Business turns retail waste into a R559m micro-enterprise economy

19 May 2025

Work has been suspended on the 38km tunnel between the Polihali and Katse dams. Photo: Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (fair use).

Lesotho Highlands Water Project contractor suspended for polluting rivers

Sechaba Mokhethi 13 May 2025

Small but mighty: How SMEs are leading the ESG revolution

Small but mighty: How SMEs are leading the ESG revolution

icandi CQ 6 May 2025

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Tiny technology that can find pollution in South Africa’s water and trap it

Philiswa Nomngongo 6 May 2025

A waste picker in Johannesburg. Archive photo: Masego Mafata / GroundUp

Evicted waste pickers must be allowed to earn a living, court rules

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 5 May 2025

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Local fashion venture Faro is transforming textile waste into luxury fashion using AI

30 Apr 2025

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Circular economy takes centre stage with new eco-friendly housing initiative in South Africa

23 Apr 2025

Sappi Southern Africa launches 2024 Corporate Citizenship Report

Sappi Southern Africa launches 2024 Corporate Citizenship Report

Sappi 17 Apr 2025

Purposeful packaging for modern life

Purposeful packaging for modern life

Mpact 17 Apr 2025

Injecting new energy into the economy via youth entrepreneurship

Injecting new energy into the economy via youth entrepreneurship

Next Generation 15 Apr 2025

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Next-gen materials to reach 8% of fibre market by 2030

14 Apr 2025

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Become a glass guardian: Hospitality industry urged to champion recycling

11 Apr 2025

Smartfill joins Transform’s R9m initiative to drive circular economy innovation in South Africa

Smartfill joins Transform’s R9m initiative to drive circular economy innovation in South Africa

DY/DX 11 Apr 2025

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Updated carbon tax framework and its impact on high-emission industries

9 Apr 2025

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Calling all eco-warriors - entries open for 2025 Eco-Logic Awards

3 Apr 2025