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European food giants Danone and Nestlé focus on greener business practices

European food giants Danone and Nestlé focus on greener business practices

“We feel like we have a duty and an obligation to deliver on our goal, to protect and preserve the planet’s resources.” We need plenty...
Climate change is driving tropical species further north in the southern U.S.

Climate change is driving tropical species further north in the southern...

“Quite a few mosquito species are expanding northward, as well as a lot of forestry pests.” As the climate warms, several species of flora and...
Shoprite and Packa-Ching launch second mobile recycling unit in the Eastern Cape

Shoprite and Packa-Ching launch second mobile recycling unit in the Eastern...

Shoprite and Packa-Ching launch second mobile recycling unit in the Eastern Cape The Eastern Cape has received its second Packa-Ching mobile buy-back centre, following the...
WWF South Africa launches Virtual Earth Hour event

WWF South Africa launches Virtual Earth Hour event

Millions of participants will speak up for nature on their social media platforms during a global online event to celebrate Earth Hour 2021 Earth Hour...
Is an end to nuclear waste possible?

Is an end to nuclear waste possible?

Nuclear waste is one of the main sticking points in the public discourse about the future of nuclear power. But technological advances are greatly...

Community food gardens – passing fad or viable strategy for enhancing...

During the national lockdown, the inception of gardens was a means of survival whereas now, they are a potential means of income. The availability...
U.S. scientists look to the moon to save earth’s biodiversity

U.S. scientists look to the moon to save earth’s biodiversity

Scientists in the U.S. are working on a biodiversity “lunar ark” to store seeds on the moon more safely than the Svalbard Seed Vault...
Australia’s raging bushfires had their effects continents away

Australia’s raging bushfires had their effects continents away

Smoke from large fires can travel across much of the planet, changing the weather, Israeli scientists say. Bushfires in places like Australia may seem like...
Going green is a must for businesses

Going green is a must for businesses

Taking positive action can lead to big savings and better margins, along with reducing damage to the planet. Supply chain emissions are on average 5.5...
Vietnam needs to make its fishing practices more sustainable

Vietnam needs to make its fishing practices more sustainable

Vietnam was issued a yellow card in October 2017 by the European Commission (EC) because of rampant illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities...
Crocworld Conservation Centre announces exciting April holiday programme

Crocworld Conservation Centre announces exciting April holiday programme

With only a few school days remaining, many are turning their attention to holiday activities that will keep the entire family entertained. Fortunately, Crocworld...
Observing United Nations World Water Day (22 March) & SA National Water Week (15 – 22 March) with Green Corridors

Observing United Nations World Water Day (22 March) & SA National...

Green Corridors, the Durban-based NPO which co-creates open green spaces within the City for people in communities to live, work and thrive, calls on...