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How smart design can solve the e-waste problem
How smart design can solve the e-waste problem
[Ed Boyd] In 2014, the United Nations estimated that humans produced 41.8 million metric tons of electronic waste. That's 92 billion pounds... read
CSI & Sustainability
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Africa: a continent of hope

António Guterres

Far too often, the world views Africa through the prism of problems. When I look to Africa, I see a continent of hope, promise and vast potential... read
Circular Economy
Can waste solve the waste problem?
Can waste solve the waste problem?

Tim Plenderleith

Who ever said ‘happily ever after' was just the stuff of fairytales? These days those words are written into the soles of Lionel Messi's cleats (or at least that's the idea)... read
Climate Change
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Guess how much water your daily food consumes
It takes between one and three tonnes of water to grow one kilogramme of cereal, a kilogramme of beef takes up to 15 tonnes of water to produce, and it is estimated that... read
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#WSF2017: How Africa should tackle the climate change challenge

Sindy Peters

Speaking at the recently held World Sustainability Forum in Cape Town, Professor Mark New discussed the current outlook for global temperature rise, as well as the mitigation and adaptation challenges Africa faces... read
Here's a better way to regulate carbon – and change the tired environment-versus-economy debate
Here's a better way to regulate carbon – and change the tired environment-versus-economy debate

Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash

Is it possible to reduce carbon emissions without hurting economic growth and destroying jobs? read
Education & Training
Doing good together with the support of our customers
Doing good together with the support of our customers

Issued by TFG (The Foschini Group)

Over the past three months, TFG has raised R15,000 in support of educational projects within South Africa via customer donations on the TFG online stores... read
Professor Norman Duncan, vice principal of the University of Pretoria, presenting at the UN Global Colloquium of University Presidents at Yale University in 2016.
#WSF2017: How #FeesMustFall presented opportunities for greater student accessibility

Sindy Peters

At the recently concluded World Sustainability Forum 2017, Professor Norman Duncan noted how the #FeesMustFall protests have highlighted issues around sustainability... read
Environment & Natural Resources
We need a lot more water than is available to sustain current population and economic growth.
Are businesses doing enough to address the water crisis?
This March, GCX and Sun International will be hosting a Director's Briefing on Water as a Business Risk at The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg... read
How farmers in Africa are finding ways to sustainably use wetlands
How farmers in Africa are finding ways to sustainably use wetlands

Adrian Wood

Swamps, marshes, floodplains and mangrove forests, all known as wetlands, are a precious resource... read
Wildlife in peril as poachers' net spreads
Wildlife in peril as poachers' net spreads
As the war rages against rhino poachers, experts are warning about the dangers faced by other animals to meet local and international demand for products... read
Permission to drink a lion
Permission to drink a lion
The cruelty we do to creatures in factory farms comes to us with no conscience, wrapped in plastic and labelled farm fresh. Every time we buy an egg or a steak or chicken breast we conspire in a little lie that it's okay... read
CoAL moves closer to restarting Vele colliery
CoAL moves closer to restarting Vele colliery
Coal of Africa (CoAL) took a step closer towards restarting its Vele colliery, winning environmental approval for the diversion of a stream... read
Food, Water & Energy Security
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Man transforms vacant land into veggie garden to feed community
A filling station worker has turned a small plot of unused land at the Engen into a garden, producing veggies that feed the staff and local community... read
Chemical companies invest in alternative water treatment methods
Chemical companies invest in alternative water treatment methods
Growing concerns about water scarcity and infrastructure inadequacy in South Africa, and a rise in environmental awareness are said to be escalating the need for effective water treatment chemicals... read
Inclusion & Equality
City cleanup tough on the poor in Benin's economic hub
City cleanup tough on the poor in Benin's economic hub
Traders and hawkers armed with brooms and bags sweep pavements and scoop up rubble in Benin's economic capital Cotonou, where the authorities have ordered a vast city cleanup... read
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Building rules and regulations work against Cape Town's poor

Noah Schermbrucker

We must challenge planning and land use management if we want a more equal city... read
Redressing inequality in SA through skills development and entrepreneurship
Redressing inequality in SA through skills development and entrepreneurship

Ryan Ravens

Inequality emerged as a major theme at the 47th World Economic Forum in Davos, and remains a pressing concern globally and in South Africa... read
The City of Cape Town has committed to turning the Woodstock clinic into social housing. The clinic will be relocated to District Six. Photo: Christine Hogg
City promises social housing in Woodstock

Christine Hogg

Sceptical activist calls for concrete plans... read
Infrastructure and Technology
Eskom sticks on price for renewables
Eskom sticks on price for renewables

Linda Ensor

The standoff between the Department of Energy and power utility Eskom looks set to continue for a while, with both sides digging in on their positions on price... read
Report released on state of renewable energy, infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa
Report released on state of renewable energy, infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa
Financial risk consultancy JCRA have released a report in partnership with the Centre for Economic and Business Research (CEBR) that looks at the state of renewable energy and infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa... read
An alternative city inspired by nature
An alternative city inspired by nature

Jamie Matroos

Designed for one of the biggest development projects in Malaysia, this Forest City concept is built around a rainforest-like interior... read
Pollution & Waste Management
Before and after: a field in Motherwell covered in rubbish a few weeks ago (left), and the same field (from a different position) on 2 February (right). Photos: Joseph Chirume
PE municipality clears hazardous rubbish dumps

Joseph Chirume

Garbage in Motherwell removed following GroundUp report... read
Business
#MiningIndaba: A global economic snapshot
#MiningIndaba: A global economic snapshot

Nicci Botha

People should be buying gold on the back of a strong dollar and a recessionary economic environment, predicts international economist and author, Dr Dambisa Moyo... read
Jobs offered
Fundraiser - Corporates/Government - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced fundraiser: corporates and government (Ref. DAR/012/0117). Applications close 10 February 2017. Read more >>

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