The Future Supplier Initiative, facilitated by The Fashion Pact in partnership with Apparel Impact Institute, Guidehouse, and DBS Bank, offers a collective financing model to support deep decarbonisation in the apparel sector. 14 Jun 2024
Pick n Pay is tackling the global issue of e-waste by introducing e-waste recycling bins at its stores. 13 Jun 2024
Known for its changemaking initiatives for planet, people and customers, The Body Shop is celebrating World Environment Month by embarking on a campaign to positively change consumer behaviour around refills. 11 Jun 2024
With World Environment Day being celebrated on 5 June, Massmart has shared its ongoing commitment to saving water in its operations. Massmart early leak detection technology saved approximately 15 million litres of water in 2023. 5 Jun 2024
Food Lover's Market has raised an impressive five million meals as part of its annual Hunger Month campaign, which ran in all Food Lover’s Market and Food Lover’s Eatery stores nationwide from 1-31 May 2024. 5 Jun 2024
Shoprite has once again promptly acted to help community members affected by the devastating floods in the Eastern Cape’s Nelson Mandela Bay this past weekend. 4 Jun 2024
G-Star unveils its latest denim innovation ‘Homegrown Denim’, a pioneering scientific collaboration with Wageningen University & Research, and Dutch Cotton. 3 Jun 2024
Local non-profit organisation SA Harvest received R1m from H&M South Africa to help fund its mission to end hunger in the country. 17 May 2024
Landfill sites reaching capacity and littering tarnishing South Africa's landscape are undeniable challenges. However, by collaborating intelligently — bringing together packaging manufacturers, brand owners, and consumers — we can enact substantial change. 14 May 2024
A pioneering solution has been developed to convert cellulose fibre-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol using a specialised fermentation process. Ethanol is a versatile starting material that finds diverse application in the production of industrial chemicals, bio-based plastics and sustainable aviation fuel. 29 Apr 2024
In the wake of the massive storms that hit the Western Cape and surrounding areas over the weekend, retail brands, Shoprite, Checkers and Woolworths took action to assist communities that were hardest hit by the extreme weather conditions in the province. 9 Apr 2024
Woolworths has announced a 12-store trial to remove plastic barrier bags from its stores. 8 Apr 2024
The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa’s (CGCSA) estimates that about 10 million tonnes of food are wasted in South Africa each year, therefore the Food Loss and Waste Voluntary Agreement was established to curb food waste. 26 Mar 2024
Pick n Pay is taking another stride towards environmental sustainability by introducing 10 more Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) in stores across Gauteng, Eastern, and Western Cape, which will soon be integrated with its Smart Shopper programme to reward customers with points for recycling. 20 Mar 2024
Food Lover’s Market has launched the fourth Seeds of Change Supplier Development Partnership. Food Lover’s Market is accepting applications from ambitious social entrepreneurs eager to become suppliers in the thriving Food Lover’s Market community. 11 Mar 2024
International Women's Day, for us in South Africa, serves as both a pause for reflection and as a call for action. We reflect on the strides we have made to get to what is easily a better world for women than it ever was in modern history, and we take the charge to do more, faster, better, with longer lasting results. We take stock and look ahead with clarity. 8 Mar 2024
Babies R Us has delivered 400 mom care bags to the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital in Johannesburg to mark Pregnancy Awareness Month. 27 Feb 2024
Tekkie Town, as part of its commitment to grassroots rugby development, has donated 30 development kits to grassroots rugby teams affiliated with the Boland Top 12 Rugby Tournament. The Boland Top 12 Rugby Tournament is a platform for emerging regional players to showcase their talent and dedication to rugby excellence and was part of Tekkie Town sponsorship for their 2023 tournament. 16 Feb 2024
Pick n Pay has partnered with the University of Pretoria's (UP) Mammal Research Institute (MRI) Whale Unit to create their latest unique reusable bag to raise funds and create more awareness about the research of the Whale Unit on the southern right whales. 8 Feb 2024
Toys R Us and Babies R Us customers have successfully raised R403,305 for NPO Reach For A Dream Foundation during the festive season. This generous contribution was made by thousands of shoppers who participated by adding just R5 to their shop over this period across 50 Toys R Us & Babies R Us stores nationwide. 30 Jan 2024
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