How to Build a Green Economy
byThe environmental issues we face today are not just about the past; they are about the present and about the future, and they are a consequence of the past. “We leave the responsibility to you.”
Climate Change
Electric Vehicles Investigated by Eskom
byEskom and Nissan have joined forces on a three-year research project to study electric vehicles, their charging requirements, and characteristics. With this, the national energy supplier and the car maker hope to prepare for the entry of electric vehicles into the South African market.
Wangari Maathai and The Green Belt Movement
byDr. Wangari Maathai (1940 – 2011) was an environmentalist, women’s rights advocate, social justice activist, founder of The Green Belt Movement and the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
Turning Trash into Electricity {Biogas}
byWaste should rarely go to waste. You might upcycle, recycle and donate at an impressive speed, but did you know that trash can be transformed into electricity, such a biogas? No, you’re not reading a sci-fi movie script idea!
What’s Stopping People from Taking Climate Change Seriously?
byClimate change has been a hotly-debated topic during the past few years, with more and more environmentalists pressuring companies and individuals to alter their practices and lifestyles in order to reduce environmental impact.
Earth Hour 2013: I Will If You Will
byEarth Hour 2013 continues where 2012 left off and urges the world’s population to go beyond the hour, with pledges and dares to help put a stop to climate change. There are also a whole bunch of things to do in the dark, happening all over SA!
Earth Observation Satellite Benefits Society
byThe science of earth observation (EO) is gaining ground in South Africa. It gives us a new perspective on our planet, helps us understand our environment, and uses satellite information to anticipate climate variations such as drought or floods.
Valpre’s Heidelberg Plant: Green as Green
byJuly 2011 saw Coca-Cola company Valpré open doors to one of the greenest manufacturing plants to ever hit South African soil. Located near a high quality water source southeast of Johannesburg in a town called Heidelberg.
Waste to Energy
byDid you know that waste can be converted into energy? Peoples Power Africa are using biodigester technologies to set up dignified sanitation systems at rural schools in the Eastern Cape; not only do these systems work to recycle and sterilise waste water
Ink Cartridge Recycling Helps Babies
byLexmark South Africa’s ink cartridge recycling initiative for babies (Crib) is putting empty printer cartridges to good use by protecting the environment and helping children in need.