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Skubu refill store debuts in South Africa, slashing plastic waste and costs

ESG

Skubu refill store debuts in South Africa, slashing plastic waste and costs

1 day

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

Agriculture

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

11 Jun 2025

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Why food systems must lead the climate conversation

Food Security

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Why food systems must lead the climate conversation

Ozzy Nel 5 Jun 2025

Circular economy takes centre stage with new eco-friendly housing initiative in South Africa

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Circular economy takes centre stage with new eco-friendly housing initiative in South Africa

23 Apr 2025

The evolution of beauty supply chains: Future-proofing for growth and sustainability

Supply Chain

The evolution of beauty supply chains: Future-proofing for growth and sustainability

Njabulo Mthethwa 10 Apr 2025

Is circularity the new age of innovation?

Design

Is circularity the new age of innovation?

Issued by DY/DX 19 Feb 2025

Harnessing technology for a circular economy: DY/DX innovates to transform packageless retail

Design

Harnessing technology for a circular economy: DY/DX innovates to transform packageless retail

Issued by DY/DX 28 Jun 2024

Inside Beiersdorf SA's sustainability journey: From product innovation to community care

Health & Beauty

Inside Beiersdorf SA's sustainability journey: From product innovation to community care

Genesha Naidoo 2 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Samantha Lambert, General Manager: Redefine Properties.

Office Property

How sustainable office parks are reshaping South Africa's business landscape

Samantha Lambert 4 Mar 2025

Mafika Engineering is exploring hydrogen adoption, including a collaboration with Bosch Germany to race Cummins (pictured) to develop Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2ICE)

Sustainable Development

Mafika Engineering and RMB Ventures aim to drive sustainable mining fleet transition

25 Feb 2025

Committed to bring you smarter, sustainable solutions

Packaging

Committed to bring you smarter, sustainable solutions

Issued by Mpact 7 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: Future-focused procurement – embracing change and empowering growth

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Future-focused procurement – embracing change and empowering growth

Debbie Tagg 28 Jan 2025

Kate Bester is project and contracts Manager at Jet Demolition

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Sustainable demolition is key for circular construction

Kate Bester 23 Jan 2025

The benefits of 4IR and 5IR in manufacturing

Design & Manufacturing

The benefits of 4IR and 5IR in manufacturing

Mark Wilson 13 Dec 2024

Greener IT solutions: Asus' vision for 2025 and beyond

Technology

Greener IT solutions: Asus' vision for 2025 and beyond

Issued by ASUS 13 Dec 2024

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ESG & Sustainability

ESG trends and how they are impacting the retail sector

Chandni Gopal and Zimkhitha Mhlahlo 29 Nov 2024

Mpact packaging triumph at 2024 IPSA Gold Pack Awards

Packaging

Mpact packaging triumph at 2024 IPSA Gold Pack Awards

Issued by Mpact 28 Nov 2024

Heineken Green Zones transforms Durban’s Sisonke City Farm into a sustainable community oasis

FMCG

Heineken Green Zones transforms Durban’s Sisonke City Farm into a sustainable community oasis

Issued by Heineken Beverages 25 Nov 2024

Financial Services

Hloolo platform bridges funding gap for green SMEs

16 Aug 2024

Dion Chang outlines shifts and trends impacting SA's retail industry

Trends

Dion Chang outlines shifts and trends impacting SA's retail industry

15 Aug 2024

Pictured: Marcel Swain, head of marketing: Premium beer for Heineken Beverages. Image supplied.

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: Marcel Swain, head of marketing: Premium beer for Heineken Beverages

Aa-isha Hassiem 21 Aug 2024

Charting a sustainable future: Join Topco Media's Future of Sustainability Conference 2024

Events & Conferencing

Charting a sustainable future: Join Topco Media's Future of Sustainability Conference 2024

Issued by Topco Media 8 Mar 2024

Spar makes progress in sustainable packaging

Packaging

Spar makes progress in sustainable packaging

29 Feb 2024

Peter Hodgkinson, Director for Strategic Growth and Major Projects: Property & Buildings, WSP in Africa

Construction & Engineering

The indispensable role of battery giga factories in a net zero future

Peter Hodgkinson 5 Feb 2024

Dunlop goes green with sustainable classroom construction project in Ladysmith

Education & Skills Development

Dunlop goes green with sustainable classroom construction project in Ladysmith

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 26 Oct 2023

WMI seminar will explore mining innovation. Source: Supplied

Mining

Wits Mining Institute to host mining innovation seminar

5 Sep 2023

Jaguar Land Rover unveils new renewable energy storage system from used car batteries

Fuel & Energy

Jaguar Land Rover unveils new renewable energy storage system from used car batteries

23 Aug 2023

How Coca-Cola is supporting the circular economy

ESG

How Coca-Cola is supporting the circular economy

Evan-Lee Courie 18 Oct 2023

Wits to host 21st Century Mining Technology, Skills Summit and Exhibition in Joburg

Science & Engineering

Wits to host 21st Century Mining Technology, Skills Summit and Exhibition in Joburg

4 Aug 2023

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

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

Xolile White 10 Jul 2023

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

Circular economy: Sustainable solution to global plastic pollution crisis

Marietjie Brown 9 Jun 2023

How the creative economy can respond to the climate crisis

Lifestyle

How the creative economy can respond to the climate crisis

Evan-Lee Courie 10 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied

Trends

6 agriculture trends to look out for in 2023

Justin Platt 14 Dec 2022

SA Fashion Week and Fashion Revolution partner to advocate sustainable design

Exhibitions & Events

SA Fashion Week and Fashion Revolution partner to advocate sustainable design

21 Oct 2022

Image supplied. Shoprite has launched a carrier bag for taxi and public transport users

Retailers

Shoprite launches bigger carrier bag for taxi commuters

20 Sep 2022

Communications Service Providers' critical role in the race to net-zero

Climate Change

Communications Service Providers' critical role in the race to net-zero

Nitesh Singh, Issued by Stone 22 Jun 2022

Energy wheeling, MER Initiative promising developments in SA's energy security

Energy

Energy wheeling, MER Initiative promising developments in SA's energy security

12 Nov 2021

Averda secures $30m to invest in sustainable waste management projects

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Averda secures $30m to invest in sustainable waste management projects

10 May 2021

Smarties celebrates sustainable packaging milestone with artist collab

ESG

Smarties celebrates sustainable packaging milestone with artist collab

16 Apr 2021

How chicken waste is helping South Africa keep the lights on

Sustainable Farming

How chicken waste is helping South Africa keep the lights on

17 Dec 2020

Nestlé rolls out RE Sustainability initiative in South Africa

FMCG

Nestlé rolls out RE Sustainability initiative in South Africa

29 Oct 2020

Green economy recovery: Women leading their emancipation

Infrastructure & Utilities

Green economy recovery: Women leading their emancipation

Bonani Madikizela 13 Aug 2020

Woolworths expands paper shopping bags trial to KZN

ESG

Woolworths expands paper shopping bags trial to KZN

11 Dec 2019

Woolworths to trial recycled paper shopping bags

Retailers

Woolworths to trial recycled paper shopping bags

3 Sep 2019

Circular economy in action saves the planet, boosts profits

Supply Chain

Circular economy in action saves the planet, boosts profits

8 Jul 2019

Transitioning to a circular economy in the South African water sector

Infrastructure & Utilities

Transitioning to a circular economy in the South African water sector

Dr John Ngoni Zvimba 3 Sep 2018

ESG & Sustainability

Three circular economy projects in South Africa

Pasqua Heard 15 Aug 2016

ESG & Sustainability

The future of recycling isn't what you think

Hermann Erdman 10 Jun 2016

Moving SA towards a restorative, circular waste economy

ESG & Sustainability

Moving SA towards a restorative, circular waste economy

11 May 2016