An oasis that keeps growing

An oasis that keeps growing

12 Apr 2013 00:00 - Yazeed Kamaldien
Winning programme proves 10 years on that going green is also about human development.
Tyre recycling plan gets go-ahead

Tyre recycling plan gets go-ahead

31 Jan 2013 09:16 - Sipho Kings
An urgent court application to stop the country's tyre recycling initiative has been dismissed, paving the way for operations to start.
Illuminating the art of recycling

Illuminating the art of recycling

01 Dec 2012 00:00 - Matthew Krouse
Her name is Marilyn and she's an object --- not necessarily a sex object because, well, she doesn't have the parts.
Tyre industry gets to grips with recycling

Tyre industry gets to grips with recycling

03 Oct 2012 09:09 - Fiona Macleod
Court puts a spoke in producers' wheel by agreeing that they are responsible for their products' waste.
Durban July shows its stripes

Slideshow | Durban July shows its stripes

09 Jul 2012 13:28
The Vodacom Durban July, which took place on Saturday July 7, was themed "Eco-friendly" and showcased creative outfits made with recycled materials.

Elderly and environment benefit when soap is reused

29 Jun 2012 10:15 - Michelle Nel
Seventy percent of profits from the Noah Soap programme goes directly to the creators; the rest is used for operational costs such as glycerine.
Drowning in a sea of waste

Drowning in a sea of waste

06 Jan 2012 00:00 - Juliette Jowit
The convenience of using plastic leaves our world smothered in rubbish.

Critical Thinking Forum on the Effects of Recycling

14 Nov 2011 15:28 - Staff Reporter
There is no legislation in place to make recycling a legal requirement and it is entirely voluntary with no incentives or rewards from government.
Going green can put you in the black

Going green can put you in the black

23 Dec 2010 00:40 - Laura Grant
Cost is a big wake-up call, which is why the green revolution is starting to make financial sense.

Going green without financial blues

16 Oct 2010 16:38 - Jillian Kipling
So you want to do your bit to save the planet? Here are cost-free ways to start making a difference.

Centre turns learners green

17 Sep 2009 06:00 - Nosimilo Ndlovu
The Delta Environmental Centre is empowering children to become more green.

Little green fingers

15 Sep 2009 10:03 - Monako Dibetle
When the Birches Pre-Primary School garden and environmental project started in 1993, few learners showed interest.

Resolution liquidation bad news for recycling

03 Jul 2009 14:39 - Percy Mabandu
Resolution Recycling, the once-celebrated Johannesburg-based waste recycling company, this week announced that it had filed for liquidation.

How to recycle your PC

20 Aug 2008 06:00 - Jay Dougherty
Getting a shiny new computer often means figuring out what to do with the old one. And dispensing of an old or unneeded computer is no trivial task.

The quest for zero waste

05 Aug 2008 07:47 - Justin McCurry
In Kamikatsu, Japan, waste must be separated into no fewer than 34 categories before being taken to a recycling centre.

Tiger launches new biodegradable plastic

28 Jul 2008 09:56 - Surika Van Schalkwyk
But not everyone is impressed with this eco-friendly gesture, writes Surika van Schalkwyk.

Green medicine guide

08 Jul 2008 15:20 - Staff Reporter
Mix scientific medicine with herbs and a dash of ecological savvy, say Susan Newham and Elsibe Loubser McGuffog.

Why recycling makes cents

06 Jun 2008 15:27 - Michelle Nel
Even as a seasoned "greenie" with an eye on recycling initiatives, I didn't realise you could recycle Tetra Pak cartons.

The green life

15 Jun 2007 13:00 - Staff Reporter
When it comes to the less obvious everyday things, how green is your life really?