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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

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Legislative compliance: How retailers can reach net zeroEmily Gammon and Paula-Ann Novotny

Sappi boosts local enterprise with MSME investment

Sappi boosts local enterprise with MSME investmentSappi

Africa Textile Talks returns under the theme 'Thread with Care'

Africa Textile Talks returns under the theme 'Thread with Care'

Skubu refill store debuts in South Africa

Skubu refill store debuts in South Africa

Manzi Water debuts at automated refill store, Skubu

Manzi Water debuts at automated refill store, Skubu

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The Green Point marine outfall is one of three in Cape Town through which millions of litres of sewage are pumped out to sea daily. The City has been ordered to embark on a public participation process over the permits required for the operation of these outfalls. Archive photo: Steve Kretzmann | GroundUp

Cape Town ordered to hold public hearings on sewage being pumped into the sea

Steve Kretzmann 21 Sep 2023

Faro: making quality fashion accessible and combatting textile waste in Africa

Faro: making quality fashion accessible and combatting textile waste in Africa

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Danone SA launches first library built with upcycled yoghurt tubs

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Ardagh Glass Packaging Africa seeks to build largest container plant

Ardagh Glass Packaging Africa seeks to build largest container plant

8 Sep 2023

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Unpacking the National Biodiversity Offset Guideline

Garyn Rapson, Paula-Ann Novotny and Nonhlanhla Mnengi 21 Aug 2023

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SAB, ESG Africa launch Beyond Awards for sustainability excellence

17 Aug 2023

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Video: This school was made from eco-bricks

Adel Van Niekerk 14 Aug 2023

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Tetra Pak school competition highlights importance of recycling liquid board packaging

10 Aug 2023

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Study in unpackaged retailing reveals increased affordability for mass market

Nevo Hadas 10 Aug 2023

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Hidden e-waste: Don't forget about your small electronics

7 Aug 2023

WaterCan lays criminal complaint against CoJ for ongoing sewage pollution

WaterCan lays criminal complaint against CoJ for ongoing sewage pollution

26 Jul 2023

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The cost of ghost fishing: Can biodegradable gear make a difference?

24 Jul 2023

Load shedding hampering efficiency, effectiveness of waste management sector

Load shedding hampering efficiency, effectiveness of waste management sector

21 Jul 2023

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Miwa needs your help to fight pollution

20 Jul 2023

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Dos and don'ts of ESG-linked executive rewards

20 Jul 2023

File photo: South African aspiring designers Khumo Morojele and Klein Muis look at one of their designs made from second hand clothing imported from the West and sold in bales in markets known as Dunusa, in Johannesburg South Africa, 3 July 2023.Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

In upcycling drive, SA designers give new life to Western fashion waste

Catherine Schenck 14 Jul 2023

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The risks and opportunities of transitioning to a green economy

Jean-Paul Rudd 11 Jul 2023

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Plastic Free July: Don't underestimate the importance of recycling

Xolile White 10 Jul 2023

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Several initiatives to address pollution of rivers

7 Jul 2023

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National environmental management laws now in force

Garyn Rapson, Tsoseletso Bogopa, and Hassan Mahlawe 6 Jul 2023

Hail to Heroes campaign shows goodness of fruit is more than skin deep

Hail to Heroes campaign shows goodness of fruit is more than skin deep

6 Jul 2023

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Apply for your water and sanitation bursary

4 Jul 2023

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Major brands, retailers are meeting plastic collection, recycling targets

29 Jun 2023

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Circular economy gets Coca-Cola's backing

27 Jun 2023

Researchers to investigate plastic ingestion in Kenya's livestock, working animals

Researchers to investigate plastic ingestion in Kenya's livestock, working animals

21 Jun 2023

Mpact Recycling awards 33 schools for the 2022 Ronnie Recycler schools' competition

Mpact Recycling awards 33 schools for the 2022 Ronnie Recycler schools' competition

Mpact 12 Jun 2023

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Circular economy: Sustainable solution to global plastic pollution crisis

Marietjie Brown 9 Jun 2023

Journey’s End x Interpunkt Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz in sustainable paperboard bottles

Carboardeaux move over, meet Journey's End x Interpunkt's new wine range in paperboard bottles

8 Jun 2023

Buy-back initiative for recyclables saves millions, pays millions

Buy-back initiative for recyclables saves millions, pays millions

6 Jun 2023

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How will the EPR impact SA's waste pickers?

2 Jun 2023

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