Circular Economy
latest news & developmentsClimate, pollution, biodiversity: UN report sounds global alarm
Transforming economies, energy systems and food production could prevent millions of deaths and halt biodiversity loss, the UN’s latest report finds
National emergency: The urban models turning waste into opportunity
An innovative project for informal waste pickers in Cape Town demonstrates how empowerment and a circular economy can make a difference
Copper will determine South Africa’s digital economy success
The economy is expected to create a jobs boom if the country can fix its electricity grid and meet the increasing demand for local copper beneficiation
Climate crisis: Look to circular economies
Producing cement, plastic, steel, aluminium and food causes greenhouse gases, but a circular economy can reduce emissions
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
Prince William champions Africa’s role at 2024 Earthshot Prize
Earthshot Prize announces this year’s winners who are shaping a greener, cleaner future
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
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
Towards a world without waste
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa invests in circular economy to promote employment and environmental good
The lie of limitless economic progress
We need alternatives because unrestrained development is not compatible with life
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
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
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…