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From Cape Town to Hollywood, Bella Alexandras is SA's next rising star

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Avian Bell wants to make healthcare inclusive, impactful across Africa

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

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

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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

5 Jun 2025

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Pick n Pay expands carbon emission reduction efforts with help from WWF SA

12 Oct 2023

H&M SA's 'Suitably Dressed' initiative aims to empower job seekers

H&M SA's 'Suitably Dressed' initiative aims to empower job seekers

11 Oct 2023

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2023 Eco-Logic Award finalists

9 Oct 2023

Safripol makes bottle-to-bottle recycling a reality for South Africa

Safripol makes bottle-to-bottle recycling a reality for South Africa

Safripol 6 Oct 2023

Pick n Pay launches zero-waste supermarket store

Pick n Pay launches zero-waste supermarket store

5 Oct 2023

All the Sapro Best Recycled Plastic Product Awards 2023 winners

All the Sapro Best Recycled Plastic Product Awards 2023 winners

3 Oct 2023

Applications open for bursaries in environmental field

Applications open for bursaries in environmental field

22 Sep 2023

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Msukaligwa Municipality found guilty of polluting water resources

22 Sep 2023

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

11 Sep 2023

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Danone SA launches first library built with upcycled yoghurt tubs

8 Sep 2023

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

One litre of oil can pollute a million litres of water. Source: Tim Mossholder/Unsplash

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

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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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