Green Service Station Piloted in South Africa
byGlobal fuel giant Total has expressed its commitment to investment in South Africa, and has unveiled the first of its new chain of sustainable service stations around the country and the region.
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Sustainable Tourism a Must
bySouth Africa was the first country in the world to adapt the principles of fair trade to its tourism industry and on World Tourism Day, celebrated annually on 27 September, businesses in the sector were encouraged to apply for certification.
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
16 Mile Beach – Chapmans Peak, Hout Bay
byThe Trekking for Trash team battle out the sand and snakes from Langebaan to Chapmans Peak, Hout Bay. See what transpires from day 29 – 41.
Elands Bay to Langebaan
byTrekking for Trash duo, Cam and Mike battle out the wind to endure day 23 – 28 Elands Bay to Langebaan.
Olifants river mouth – Elands Bay
byFollow Mike and Cam from the Can Do! Trekking for Trash team on their journey, day 18 – 22 – Olifants River to Elands Bay.
Gordon Ramsay: Shark Bait
bySouth Africa shares a story with the mysterious creatures of the blue ocean, especially when it comes to sharks. Sharks and the South African coastline are notorious and spoken about all over the globe. Another human to shark relationship is being spoken about worldwide. It is a story with less hope and more tragedy.
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.
Did Hurricane Sandy Happen Because of Global Climate Change?
byLast Monday, Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast of the United States with power and destruction in its eyes. This Superstrom has created a mess to be cleaned and took the lives of over 50 US citizens. It is a sad, scary reality and many of us are wondering, is this happening because of global warming?