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circular economy

Climate crisis: Look to circular economies
Opinion
/ 24 May 2025

Climate crisis: Look to circular economies

Producing cement, plastic, steel, aluminium and food causes greenhouse gases, but a circular economy can reduce emissions

By Helen Grange
Plastics industry ‘unduly influences SA’s global plastic treaty’
National
/ 25 November 2024

Plastics industry ‘unduly influences SA’s global plastic treaty’

South Africa is a primary plastic producing country with significant imports of primary plastic for local manufacturing

By Sheree Bega
Prince William champions Africa’s role at 2024 Earthshot Prize
The Green Guardian
/ 7 November 2024

Prince William champions Africa’s role at 2024 Earthshot Prize

Earthshot Prize announces this year’s winners who are shaping a greener, cleaner future

By Sheree Bega
You can do something about SA’s silent e-waste crisis
Thought Leader
/ 21 August 2024

You can do something about SA’s silent e-waste crisis

Tech waste can be refurbished, providing economic benefits for businesses and the public, as well as benefiting the environment

By Colin Williamson
South Africa’s potential as a leader in green steel production
Thought Leader
/ 19 July 2024

South Africa’s potential as a leader in green steel production

As a top producer of iron ore and rich in renewable energy, the country is well-placed to lead the transition

By Viren Sookhun
Towards a world without waste
Partner Content
/ 22 September 2023

Towards a world without waste

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa invests in circular economy to promote employment and environmental good

By Jamaine Krige
The lie of limitless economic progress
Opinion
/ 12 December 2021

The lie of limitless economic progress

We need alternatives because unrestrained development is not compatible with life

By Catherine Horsfield and Neil Overy
Sisters pave the way with ecobricks
The Green Guardian
/ 19 September 2021

Sisters pave the way with ecobricks

The durable bricks are made from 30% recycled plastic, some of which they collect from a network of 50 waste pickers

By Sheree Bega
Rebuilding the SA economy more sustainably – and for greater impact
Opinion
/ 20 April 2021

Rebuilding the SA economy more sustainably – and for greater impact

Covid-19 has devastated the economy, but it has also opened a window of opportunity for businesses

By Lee-Hendor Ruiters
Europe to support global green deal
Opinion
/ 24 March 2021

Europe to support global green deal

Meeting the new 2030 emissions-reduction target will require an estimated €350-billion of additional investment annually. But this figure pales in comparison to the costs of doing nothing

By Ursula von der Leyen and Werner Hoyer

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