This summer, all the cotton fibre used in Woolworths' private label clothing and home ranges is 100% responsibly sourced, either via Better Cotton or certified organic cotton. The announcement but the retailer was shared ahead of World Cotton Day, observed today, 7 October. 7 Oct 2021
To commemorate Arbour Month in South Africa, Heineken South Africa partnered with NPO Food and Trees for Africa, to plant 115 trees across high density sites in and around Johannesburg during the first month of spring. 1 Oct 2021
The world has long passed the stage where we can turn our backs on the realities of global warming and our role in it. Add to that the ever-increasing costs of electricity and incessant power outages due to overconsumption of this resource, and business owners have no choice but to take drastic action, and fast. 29 Sep 2021
Today, Ceres Fruit Juices announced the introduction of an initiative aimed at reducing plastic waste and has invited Craig Foster, award winning producer of the documentary: My Octopus Teacher, to participate in a roundtable highlighting the impact of plastic waste on the marine environment. 22 Sep 2021
South Africa has recorded the highest levels of unemployment to date - and the female unemployment rate remains far higher than that of men. During Q1 2020 and Q1 2021, Statistics South Africa found that more than four in every ten young South African women were not only unemployed, but lacked education or training. A closer look reveals how a lack of soft skills needed to get and keep a job, are among the major obstacles to employment and entrepreneurship. 22 Sep 2021
Food and beverage giant PepsiCo has launched Pep+ (Pep Positive), a strategic end-to-end transformation initiative with sustainability at its core, aimed at inspiring positive change for the planet and its people. 20 Sep 2021
In the month of National Recycling Day and World Clean-up Day, Woolworths is expanding its reusable bag collection trial and introducing more recycling vending machines in selected stores. 17 Sep 2021
South Africans have long become familiar with the call to recycle their waste. This has become ever more apparent as people worked from home during the Covid-19 pandemic, as the waste that was normally generated in the office parks and business operations is now being generated and piling up at home. 13 Sep 2021
The topic of sustainability has been doing the rounds for quite some time now. And with a heightened focus on climate change and environmental protection, more businesses are looking for ways to utilise their resources more efficiently while delivering high-quality, eco-friendly products and services. In the same breath, individuals are making more conscious decisions regarding the brands they invest in, turning their attention (and wallets) to those that align with a bigger purpose than simply making profits. 25 Aug 2021
It's been a very cold winter for much of the country with many families struggling to stay warm. Items like blankets, shoes and warm clothes are not easily affordable and so often a lay-by is the best option because it only requires a small deposit and can be cancelled at any time without penalties. 20 Aug 2021
The ongoing partnership between retailer H&M and social enterprise Clothes to Good (CTG) is helping to create employment for women in need in South Africa. 17 Aug 2021
The topic of gender equality in the workplace is not new. All too often, headlines today call out yet another woman who has spoken out against the injustices she has experienced because of her gender. If anything, this proves that today, gender inequality is still very much alive and well in the workplace. 16 Aug 2021
Alcohol company Diageo South Africa has launched a R25m relief initiative to assist the country's liquor industry to rebuild following the looting and destruction of businesses in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal. The money will go towards alcohol outlets that were vandalised and looted during the week-long riots. 12 Aug 2021
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As a global leader in consumer electronics, LG is committed to building a brand that offers more than intelligent, innovative technology. Under the pillar of LG Cares, the brand has undertaken to dedicate itself to sharing with others and improving society in a meaningful way. LG hopes to contribute to social welfare initiatives, education and cultural activities through sponsorship, financial aid and volunteer work. By building partnerships based on trust and developing products and initiatives that create a better world for people, LG promises its customers an improved living experience. 16 Jul 2021
Tiger Brands, South Africa's largest food manufacturer, has partnered with food rescue and distribution non-profit organisation SA Harvest in a bid to reduce food waste and improve food security. 13 Jul 2021
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