Sappi Limited, a global producer of woodfibre-based materials, continues to redefine its role in the bio-economy by expanding beyond traditional paper and packaging into renewable alternatives. At the heart of its operations are over 400 000 hectares of sustainably managed plantations in South Africa. These tree farms are cultivated specifically for industrial use. Plantation forestry plays a vital role in carbon sequestration, biodiversity protection and rural job creation.

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) has earned the city of Joburg three prestigious awards from World Urban Parks 2025, reaffirming its position as a leading green city in Africa. The following accolades were received:   *the Best Entity Award, honouring JCPZ for its leadership and environmental stewardship in the management of parks, open spaces and biodiversity assets. This recognition reflects the entity’s commitment to restoring urban green spaces and improving access

New findings reveal that switching from plastic to glass may actually worsen our environmental footprint, releasing up to 50 times more micro-plastics and generating triple the carbon emissions. It is time to start rethinking what sustainability in packaging really means. Going truly green has less to do with the materials used and a lot more to do with how we think about packaging design.   According to Vanessa Bosman, Group MD at Just Design, there is a critical misconcepti

The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has announced Georgina Smit as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective May 2026. She will succeed Lisa Reynolds, who has led the organisation since 2020. Under Reynolds’ leadership, the GBCSA has solidified its position as the country’s leading authority on the green built environment which includes building certification, sustainability training, and advocacy for climate resilience.   Smit obtained her undergraduate and Mas