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Jan 141 min read
MACADAMIA NUT EXPORTS
The KZN south coast is one of South Africa’s leading producers of macadamia nuts, and local growers have seen volumes of this product...
chrisg008
Jan 141 min read
THE FYNBOS
The Fynbos in Cape Town is Africa’s first biophilic building and will set new standards for eco-conscious design and urban...
chrisg008
Jan 141 min read
PRINCE BUTHELEZI MALL
Construction of the Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni, KZN, has officially commenced. Formerly known as Greenhills Mall, it has been...
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Dec 2, 20241 min read
VOLUNTEERS AT GOLDEN HARVEST PARK
In October 2024, Golden Harvest Park in Randburg, Johannesburg, saw 50 ASEZ volunteers gather to continue the park’s restoration,...
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Dec 2, 20241 min read
FORESTRY SOUTH AFRICA
Many of South Africa’s timber plantations are open to the public, and offer a variety of recreational pursuits. Both indigenous forests...
chrisg008
Dec 2, 20242 min read
GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL AWARDS
The following GBCSA leadership awards 2024 were adjudicated at the recent convention held in Cape Town:  The  Established Green Star...
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Dec 2, 20241 min read
FRANSCHHOEK OPEN GARDEN FESTIVAL
The annually celebrated Franschhoek Open Gardens event took place from 15-17 November 2024, and showcased ten gardens ranging from grand...
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Nov 4, 20241 min read
BRAAMFONTEIN CEMETERY WALLS RESTORED
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) are the custodians of green open spaces and cemeteries in the city. Working with Friends of...
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Nov 4, 20241 min read
WONDERBAG FOR FOOD SECURITY
Sarah Collins is the founder of Wonderbag, a thermal cooking technology comprising a non-electric slow cooker that reduces fuel...
chrisg008
Nov 4, 20241 min read
PRINT IS NOT DEAD
In the digital era, there is a common misconception that print has become obsolete. While the demand for printing of newspapers,...
chrisg008
Nov 4, 20241 min read
VERVET MONKEY PROJECT AT SIMBITHI
Simbithi Eco Estate on KZN’s north coast recently launched an educational environmental series aimed at addressing the delicate balance...
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Nov 4, 20241 min read
COMMUNAL VEGGIE GARDENS IN ESTATES
The inclusion of community vegetable gardens in estates aims to create a healthier, eco-friendly lifestyle. Balwin Properties, a leader...
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Oct 3, 20241 min read
ARBOR WEEK AT VERGELEGEN
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West is renowned for multiple sustainability initiatives and during Arbor Week (first week of...
chrisg008
Oct 3, 20241 min read
EMIRA BIODIVERSITY PROJECT
Emira Property Fund, a real estate investment trust, has planted Senecio barbertonicus (bush senecio) at 20 of its Gauteng-based...
chrisg008
Oct 3, 20241 min read
REDUCE YOUR WASTE FOOTPRINT
Separation at source is key to reducing waste, and is a simple practice of sorting waste in the home, at schools or businesses before it...
chrisg008
Oct 3, 20241 min read
TIMBER FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
There is a growing trend for using timber in the construction of high-rise buildings, driven by the need for more sustainable...
chrisg008
Sep 2, 20241 min read
WITS FLOWER HALL SHORTLISTED FOR AWARD
The Wits Flower Hall Examination and Test Centre on Wits Campus West has been recognised for its transformation and sustainable design....
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Sep 2, 20241 min read
CONSERVATION IN THE NORTHERN CAPE
Over the past ten years, the Northern Cape Land Project has enabled the declaration of five new nature reserves and one new protected...
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Sep 2, 20241 min read
LEOPARD CREEK INVESTS IN FAIRWAY MOWERS
South Africa’s top-rated golf course, Leopard Creek, took delivery of five high-end fairway mowers in time to prepare the course for the...
chrisg008
Sep 2, 20242 min read
BIOBIN REDUCES FOOD WASTE
Increasing pressure is being placed on role players within the South African food supply chain to reduce food loss and waste at all...