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Why recycling is important

By Staff Writer

Industries that embrace circular economies can positively impact the environment through recycling initiatives.

2 days ago

Solar Power in a League of its Own

By Staff Writer

SOLARWORLD Africa (Pty) Ltd has partnered with Meyer Burger Technology AG, a European manufacturer of high-performance solar cells and modules.

20 Jun 2022

Insights into mechanical recycling of PE/PA multilayer films

By Staff Writer

A new publication by BASF and institute cyclos-HTP reveals insight into the mechanical recycling of PE/PA multilayer films. In June 2021, the independent testing and certification body, cyclos-HTP systematically investigated the recyclability of PE/PA multilayer films on behalf of BASF. In the tests, co-extruded PE/PA multilayer films with PA6 and PA6/6.6 concentrations of up to...

06 May 2022

Croda introduces new sustainability identity: 'Purposeful Beauty'

By Staff Writer

Purposeful Beauty has been created to focus Croda’s beauty care sustainability efforts and projects behind distinct messaging. The brand identity will also serve to establish the group’s thought leadership position as a sustainable solutions provider. Using social listening tools and other market research to understand consumers’ drivers when discussing sustainability and personal care, Croda developed...

28 Apr 2022

Used Sani-touch wipes repurposed into 100% recycled playground equipment

By Staff Writer

Sani-touch’s used pre-saturated sanitising trolley wipes have been recycled and repurposed into jungle gyms, benches and other outdoor furniture, in support of a circular economy. The first retailer to recycle Sani-touch’s sanitising wipes, Shoprite is now closing the loop and creating a circular economy. The first eco-friendly jungle gym made from its recycled wipes was...

26 Apr 2022

Vattenfall and BASF collaborate in offshore wind farm tender

By Staff Writer

Vattenfall will participate in the offshore wind farm tender for Hollandse Kust West (HKW) Sites VI and VII, partnering with BASF for Site VI. The partnership is based on a biodiversity concept. The offshore wind farms are of great significance to both companies in achieving their sustainability goals. The renewable electricity from Hollandse Kust West...

22 Apr 2022

Responsible Investing is key to driving positive climate change outcomes

By Staff Writer

By Gontse Tsatsi, Head of Retail Client Management at Old Mutual Investment Group For an asset manager that invests responsibly with the sustainability of our future at the centre of every investment decision, there is great alignment with the theme for 2022’s Earth Day, which is “Invest in our planet”. The theme focuses on Climate and...

22 Apr 2022

World Earth Day: Insurers get proactive as climate change batters SA

By Staff Writer

Natural disasters in South Africa are becoming increasingly common at a staggering cost to the economy and the insurance industry.

09 Mar 2022

Environmental sustainability at the heart of new hospital design

By Staff Writer

Solar Power, advanced energy, water and waste management systems, integral building design elements, and materials are some of the green initiatives that form part of the environmentally sustainable approach to healthcare at the new ultramodern Netcare Alberton Hospital, which will open to patients in April this year.

07 Mar 2022

Insulation – the first step to going green

By Staff Writer

Economical way to reduce energy consumption for heating or cooling is to insulate.

19 Jan 2022

Cost-effective and sustainable, a winning combination

By Staff Writer

More pertinent in current times with the commercial construction sector having become substantially more cost-driven over the past decade.

09 Dec 2021

Multi-storey mass timber building an economically viable option for South Africa?

By Staff Writer

Sawmilling South Africa (SSA) and the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) have both proposed that timber be designated a construction material of choice.