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Petco’s efforts saved 76,000m³ of South Africa’s scarce landfill space in 2024. Image supplied.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

How Petco saved 76,000m³ of recyclable packaging in 2024

20 hours

Image credit: Calvin Sihongo on Unsplash

Circular Economy & Waste Management

How embracing the circular economy can be a game-changer for businesses

Dan Smith 19 Jun 2025

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Why food systems must lead the climate conversation

Food Security

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Why food systems must lead the climate conversation

Ozzy Nel 5 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Justin Bott, CEO at Interwaste, examines business practices to address food packaging waste business practices for a more circular and responsible economy

Packaging

Business practices to address food packaging waste

Justin Bott 30 May 2025

Zuzu the Hermit Crab: Where animation meets activism

Film & Cinematography

Zuzu the Hermit Crab: Where animation meets activism

Issued by Scholars Film 28 May 2025

Image source: rawpixel from

ESG & Sustainability

3 tips for a more sustainable workplace

19 May 2025

Luxury resale market grows as consumers seek purposeful purchases

Sales

Luxury resale market grows as consumers seek purposeful purchases

15 May 2025

Refill, reuse, and refresh with City Lodge Hotels – Earth Day 2025

Hospitality

Refill, reuse, and refresh with City Lodge Hotels – Earth Day 2025

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 22 Apr 2025

Africa’s changemakers celebrated at 2025 WTM Responsible Tourism Awards

Responsible Tourism

Africa’s changemakers celebrated at 2025 WTM Responsible Tourism Awards

22 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Gareth Robb, contracts director at GVK-Siya Zama.

Construction & Engineering

Beyond bricks and mortar: How SA’s construction industry can prioritise going green

24 Apr 2025

Is circularity the new age of innovation?

Design

Is circularity the new age of innovation?

Issued by DY/DX 19 Feb 2025

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Amazeballs tackles growing sustainability crisis - padel ball waste

27 Mar 2025

TFG adds warmth to City of Cape Town’s Safe Spaces

ESG

TFG adds warmth to City of Cape Town’s Safe Spaces

20 Mar 2025

Pick n Pay Liquor transforms recycled juice packs into wine box stands

ESG

Pick n Pay Liquor transforms recycled juice packs into wine box stands

19 Mar 2025

Marketing

Rogerwilco joins the B Corp movement: What it means for employees, clients, and the industry

Mongezi Mtati 5 Mar 2025

IP Law

Upcyclers - mind your IP and Qs when repurposing branded clothing

Emily Gammon, Robyn Moriarty, and Refilwe Riba 25 Feb 2025

SAICE responds to Ramaphosa R940bn Sona promise

Construction & Engineering

SAICE responds to Ramaphosa R940bn Sona promise

11 Feb 2025

Image: supplied

Circular Economy & Waste Management

SA's solar boom poses new environmental threat: What to do with your old Li-ion batteries

5 Feb 2025

Kate Bester is project and contracts Manager at Jet Demolition

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Sustainable demolition is key for circular construction

Kate Bester 23 Jan 2025

A heartfelt thank you to our recycling champions

Circular Economy & Waste Management

A heartfelt thank you to our recycling champions

Dumisani Khumalo, Issued by Fibre Circle 17 Jan 2025

Kate Stubbs, Marketing Director at Interwaste

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Turning waste into wealth - SA’s ESG roadmap for 2025

Kate Stubbs 14 Jan 2025

Greener IT solutions: Asus' vision for 2025 and beyond

Technology

Greener IT solutions: Asus' vision for 2025 and beyond

Issued by ASUS 13 Dec 2024

Close the loop with us

Packaging

Close the loop with us

Issued by Mpact 5 Dec 2024

Blue Ribbon teams up with Re.Bag.Re.Use to transform used bread bags into function products

ESG & Sustainability

Blue Ribbon teams up with Re.Bag.Re.Use to transform used bread bags into function products

Issued by dotGOOD 2 Dec 2024

Pick n Pay rolls out more Reverse Vending Machines, integrates Smart Shopper

ESG

Pick n Pay rolls out more Reverse Vending Machines, integrates Smart Shopper

2 Dec 2024

Tetra Pak's manufacturer base educates schoolgoers in The Recycle Carton campaign

ESG

Tetra Pak's manufacturer base educates schoolgoers in The Recycle Carton campaign

31 Oct 2024

Transforming waste into sustainable earnings

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Transforming waste into sustainable earnings

Issued by MultiChoice 30 Oct 2024

TCB: Taking care of the circular economy

Circular Economy & Waste Management

TCB: Taking care of the circular economy

Issued by Soapbox Communications 15 Oct 2024

Image source: Leo Arslan from

Circular Economy & Waste Management

ERA's E-waste Day campaign is back to encourage recycling of electronics

10 Oct 2024

Recognising foodbanks as key stakeholders in solving food insecurity, malnutrition, and climate

Food, Water & Energy Security

Recognising foodbanks as key stakeholders in solving food insecurity, malnutrition, and climate

Andy du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 8 Oct 2024

Image source: Mikhail Nilov from

Circular Economy & Waste Management

How proper e-waste management can financially benefit your company

Colin Williamson 7 Oct 2024

Insect farming in Africa: A unique opportunity for a sustainable future

Agro-processing

Insect farming in Africa: A unique opportunity for a sustainable future

25 Sep 2024

One-third of the food we produce is never eaten: Reshaping our food system must be accelerated

Food, Water & Energy Security

One-third of the food we produce is never eaten: Reshaping our food system must be accelerated

Andy du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 10 Sep 2024

SPCA Roodepoort gets a sustainable makeover with Eco Paws initiative

Circular Economy & Waste Management

SPCA Roodepoort gets a sustainable makeover with Eco Paws initiative

Dumisani Khumalo, Issued by Fibre Circle 4 Sep 2024

Supplied image: The pilot project with NEED, ERA’s Enterprise Development Programme, is based at the Cape Town

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Pick n Pay e-waste initiative unlocks job creation for people with disabilities

23 Aug 2024

Preloved fashion marketplace, Yaga reaches R500m milestone

E-commerce

Preloved fashion marketplace, Yaga reaches R500m milestone

22 Aug 2024

Waste pickers affiliated to the South African Waste Pickers Association (Sawpa) marched to the City of Johannesburg offices in Braamfontein on Tuesday to demand compensation for collecting recyclables and to oppose plans to incinerate waste. Photos: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Hundreds of waste pickers march in Joburg demanding compensation

Kimberly Mutandiro 7 Aug 2024

2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award and Bold Future Award winners named

Women's Month

2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award and Bold Future Award winners named

24 Jul 2024

2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award finalists announced

Exhibitions & Events

2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award finalists announced

9 Jul 2024

Climate related disasters are causing widespread damage as winter approaches

Climate Change

Climate related disasters are causing widespread damage as winter approaches

Issued by FoodForward SA 24 Jun 2024

The Waterfront will draw its power from Etana's wind farms.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

V&A Waterfront adds new wind power deal to sustainability mix

19 Jun 2024

Pick n Pay reintroduces e-waste recycling bins at stores

ESG

Pick n Pay reintroduces e-waste recycling bins at stores

13 Jun 2024

The Refill Revolution - The Body Shop celebrates World Environment Month and Refill Day

ESG

The Refill Revolution - The Body Shop celebrates World Environment Month and Refill Day

Issued by The Body Shop South Africa 11 Jun 2024

What do you do with your end-of-use appliances?

Fashion & Homeware

What do you do with your end-of-use appliances?

10 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Chief executive officer of Cipla, Paul Miller.

Healthcare

Breathing new life into recycled asthma inhalers

21 May 2024

Image supplied. Gary Koetser, CEO of Century City Conference Centre and Hotels gives 8 best practices for greener events

Events & Conferencing

8 best practices for greener events

Gary Koetser 16 May 2024

Consumers can play a role in sustainable environmental practices

ESG

Consumers can play a role in sustainable environmental practices

Issued by Mpact 14 May 2024

Giulio Airaga is MD of Desco Electronic Recyclers

Hardware

Navigating evolving e-waste landscape with EPR compliance

Giulio Airaga 13 May 2024

Fine agency is a finalist for their campaign.

Advertising

South Africa's Fine agency named finalist at NYF Health Awards

2 May 2024

The value of plastic waste

Packaging

The value of plastic waste

Issued by Mpact 24 Apr 2024