Scientists at the University of Portsmouth are developing 'plastic-eating' enzymes that could help alleviate the problem of polyester waste from discarded clothing and textiles. 6 Feb 2023
Did you know, in some way, every single one of us is affected by childhood cancer? While it may not affect you directly in some cases - it could be someone close to you - but may be a beloved family member or the child of a close friend or colleague. Somehow, we all hear of or know of one brave little child or teenager fighting cancer every day. 6 Feb 2023
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Food and beverage giant Danone has committed to slashing methane emissions from its fresh milk supply chain by 30% by 2030. The food giant expects to remove 1.2 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent of methane emissions by 2030. 20 Jan 2023
The leading professional beauty and grooming brand, Sorbet recently held a roundtable discussion event in Johannesburg in partnership with People Opposing Women Abuse - Powa as part of its SEW initiative, which is aimed at empowering women and men. 15 Dec 2022
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Woolworths is expanding its Dash online delivery service to more locations along the coast of South Africa. It's now available for the first time in Langebaan, Simon's Town, Mossel Bay, George, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Jeffreys Bay, Margate and Richards Bay. 7 Dec 2022
Over the last month, Woolworths has commenced with the rollout of two in-store initiatives to more than 200 stores to assist customers with the disposal of excess or worn reusable shopping bags. 1 Dec 2022
Nestlé East & Southern Africa Region (ESAR) has ramped up renewable energy investment at its Babelegi manufacturing plant in Hammanskraal, which produces Nestlé Cremora and Maggi 2-minute Noodles. The food and beverage giant has installed a solar plant at the site, comprising a ground-mounted system, with a capacity of 966kW. 23 Nov 2022
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As part of its Phakamisa iSpirit campaign, global wine and spirits producer Pernod Ricard is throwing its weight behind job creation and small business growth by investing R29.7m this year into the development of local artisans. 15 Nov 2022
Checkers is rolling out new shopping trolley baskets made from 100% recycled plastic - mostly old milk bottles. The move will divert more than 40 tons of recyclable material from landfill, and is part of the retailer's goal to promote the circular economy. 15 Nov 2022
Cadbury and Oreo owner Mondelez International plans to invest another $600m, which would push the total investment to $1bn, into its global Cocoa Life sustainability programme by 2030. 1 Nov 2022
Heineken South Africa has unveiled a new solar power plant at its Sedibeng, Midvaal brewery as the beer maker looks to cut carbon emissions across its operations. The plant is the largest freestanding solar plant powering a brewery in South Africa, and the largest within the Heineken group globally. 27 Oct 2022
An employee inserts lithium-ion cells from old laptop battery packs into a solar lantern at the Quadloop recycling facility in Lagos, Nigeria. Source: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja
Quadloop, a Nigerian-based company, has found a way to turn electronic waste into solar lanterns and other products that will have a lower impact on the environment. 13 Oct 2022
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The Shoprite Group has increased its installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems by 82% to 26,606 kWp. over the last 12 months. 5 Oct 2022
The lack of universal access to sanitary products for women in South Africa has made period poverty a major human rights issue in the country. 30 Sep 2022
A host of Woolworths suppliers have joined the retailer in committing to driving down food waste ahead of International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September. 28 Sep 2022
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With electricity costs likely to double over five years, retailers need to look at smart solutions to South Africa's power crisis. 23 Sep 2022
Toys R Us is partnering with global toy company Mattel, with 20% of all sales on the Barbies Career range to go to the Women4Women Foundation, a non-profit organisation focused on female empowerment, upliftment, and youth education. 22 Sep 2022
"Forward with Sappi, forward," were the words of encouragement that the President of South Africa, His Excellency Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, had for the team from Sappi as he led the official opening of the R7.7bn expansion and environmental upgrade project at the Sappi Saiccor Mill on Tuesday, 13 September 2023. 21 Sep 2022
Source: Raconteur Raconteur Despite many countries signing the Harkin-Engel Protocol in 2002 an estimated 20 million children are still working on cocoa farms in West Africa
Cape Roasters has partnered with Cocoa Horizons to launch their very own chocolate division of sustainably sourced chocolate-coated products such as peanuts, nuts, raisins, and shortcakes, called Nuggles. 21 Sep 2022
There are things in life that need to be kept separate. While the best things in life go together like apple pie and cream, there are many things like pilchards and jelly or vinegar and pap that don't. Other things that don't go together:recyclables and non-recyclables. It's important to keep them separated. 19 Sep 2022
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