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Gen Z and the sustainability paradox: Why ideals and shopping habits don’t always alignMelise Panetta

Africa’s sustainability changemakers unite: YES ESG and Beyond Awards

Africa’s sustainability changemakers unite: YES ESG and Beyond AwardsESG Africa Conference

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How Desco is tackling Africa’s e-waste

The sustainability edge: Beyond Earth Day, why going green is good for business

The sustainability edge: Beyond Earth Day, why going green is good for businessBusiness Partners Limited

Skubu refill store debuts in South Africa

Skubu refill store debuts in South Africa

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Intellidex MD, Dr Graunt Kruger

Africa Impact Investment Awards: Interview with Dr Graunt Kruger, MD of Intellidex

Shan Radcliffe 27 Feb 2023

Image: South Beach in Durban earlier this February after heavy rains. Much of it comes from rivers that empty into the sea. Photos: Lucas Nowicki | GroundUp

Call for government to save Durban's contaminated rivers

Lucas Nowicki 27 Feb 2023

Chris Blair, CEO of 21st Century

Businesses, beware of greenwashing away your future

20 Feb 2023

2023 Pressure Pipe Conference: Safripol emphasises significance of sustainability

2023 Pressure Pipe Conference: Safripol emphasises significance of sustainability

Sindy Peters 20 Feb 2023

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What small business can do to stop organic waste from reaching the landfill

17 Feb 2023

Pick n Pay removes plastic barrier bags from till points

Pick n Pay removes plastic barrier bags from till points

14 Feb 2023

Coca-Cola Beverages expands rollout of 2L returnable PET bottles

Coca-Cola Beverages expands rollout of 2L returnable PET bottles

13 Feb 2023

How the creative economy can respond to the climate crisis

How the creative economy can respond to the climate crisis

Evan-Lee Courie 10 Feb 2023

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Environmentally sound waste management is vital as solar power dependence rises

7 Feb 2023

Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

6 Feb 2023

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Second-hand markets are on the up (and even Zara has jumped on the bandwagon)

Teresa Sádaba 6 Feb 2023

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Joburg water deemed safe for consumption after 'blue water' incident

3 Feb 2023

Image: Nigerian artist Eugene Komboye creates artworks using discarded plastic flip-flop sandals in his studio in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria, 21 January 2023. Reuters/Seun Sanni

Eco-friendly Nigerian artist turns plastic flip-flops into portraits

Seun Sanni and MacDonald Dzirutwe 3 Feb 2023

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Reconfiguration of entities aims to improve water provision

2 Feb 2023

#BizTrends2023: Sustainability - an overriding trend in fashion

#BizTrends2023: Sustainability - an overriding trend in fashion

Lucilla Booyzen 20 Jan 2023

Addressing the elephant in the 'green energy' room - solar and wind power waste

Addressing the elephant in the 'green energy' room - solar and wind power waste

20 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Every business should commit to a circular economy

#BizTrends2023: Every business should commit to a circular economy

Abigél Sheridan 13 Jan 2023

Sewage on the seashore: Here's what's causing Cape Town's beach closures

Sewage on the seashore: Here's what's causing Cape Town's beach closures

Steve Kretzmann 13 Jan 2023

SA fashion brands lean into sustainable textile innovation

SA fashion brands lean into sustainable textile innovation

6 Jan 2023

Why SA's green energy transition must include plans for waste disposal

Why SA's green energy transition must include plans for waste disposal

4 Jan 2023

Plastics SA announces latest industry production, recycling stats

Plastics SA announces latest industry production, recycling stats

13 Dec 2022

Climate crisis = hunger crisis

Climate crisis = hunger crisis

FoodForward SA 9 Dec 2022

The war on waste needs strong partnerships

The war on waste needs strong partnerships

KAP Limited 6 Dec 2022

Mpact Waste Management expands on-site services into major metros

Mpact Waste Management expands on-site services into major metros

Mpact 5 Dec 2022

Woolworths ramps up sustainable shopping bag initiatives

Woolworths ramps up sustainable shopping bag initiatives

1 Dec 2022

We're going to war

We're going to war

KAP Limited 30 Nov 2022

Bringing international technology home: Integrated moulded handle PET bottle

Bringing international technology home: Integrated moulded handle PET bottle

Mpact 23 Nov 2022

Collaborating to close the loop on textile waste

Collaborating to close the loop on textile waste

22 Nov 2022

COP27: Making the 'Just Transition' a reality

COP27: Making the 'Just Transition' a reality

Gordon Institute of Business Science 22 Nov 2022

Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2022 winners announced

Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2022 winners announced

21 Nov 2022

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