Partnerships are the key to success in the waste management and recycling industry, is the conclusion that was arrived at during a workshop in the Eastern Cape. Early in November PETCO hosted a workshop with some of its partners in the Eastern Cape. The aim of the event was to share information around waste management and recycling in the province, outline current plastics … [Read more...]
Another sweaty weekend of great bands & beautiful people
I have been a big fan of rock festivals in the Western Cape since I went to my first Wingerdstok Festival back in 1997. Can there be anything better than getting to see a whole bunch of great bands in beautiful locations with thousands of potential new friends surrounding you at all times? My first Rocking The Daisies was 2008. And every year since then I have made sure I … [Read more...]
Winners for the 2014 Eco-Logic Awards announced
After a nail biting month of anticipation, the winners of the 2014 Eco-Logic Awards were announced at The Cradle of Humankind, Maropeng. Celebrities, senior government officials, representatives from municipalities and the private sector, environmental NGOs and NPOs as well as finalists and Certificate of Merit recipients attended the Glamorously Green Awards … [Read more...]
Eco music festival doubles down for green artist action
Rocking the Daisies is stepping up the game this year with a focus on social, as well as eco-friendly objectives. For the second year in a row Rocking the Daisies Music and Lifestyle Festival has been awarded the prestigious Highly Commended Award from A Greener Festival. This is a global award that recognises environmentally friendly festivals for following green … [Read more...]
Join Clean-Up and Recycle Week SA this month
September is traditionally the month in which South Africans from all walks of life are encouraged to “spring clean” the environment in celebration of the arrival of spring. This year, the annual Clean-Up and Recycle Week SA will be taking place from the 15th to the 20th of September, culminating in National Recycling Day SA on Friday, 19 September and the 29th International … [Read more...]
New partnership to encourage Southern Cape recycling
The Eden district is on board for serious recycling and waste minimisation, setting a cool example of the way forward for the Southern Cape area. “PETCO is delighted to experience the beginning of a working partnership between Eden District and PETCO in our efforts to minimise waste and to encourage recycling in the Southern Cape area,” says the company’s CEO, Cheri … [Read more...]
Rocking The Daisies 2014 is almost upon us
South Africa's premier eco-friendly music festival, Rocking the Daisies is two weeks away and we’re sure you’re chomping at the bit for a four-day weekend full of good vibes, good people and even better music! International headliners MGMT, Rudimental and Crystal Fighters will show you the time of your life at the Main Stage on Saturday night and if you’re a fan of … [Read more...]
Tyre recycling sets off on road to environmental sustainability
A five-year initiative to create a sustainable industry to recycle millions of scrapped tyres every year, is making progress and attracting international interest. Estimates of the number of abandoned tyres lying across South Africa range from 60-million to 100-million. Another 11-million or so are added to the stockpile each year as vehicle owners buy new ones. Many of … [Read more...]
Food waste composting curbs climate change
When are we going to stop sending our food waste to landfills, where it emits dangerous methane gas contributing to climate change? One local entrepreneur is doing just that and enabling the return to the eons-old circular systems by which nature has always recycled organic matter. And so challenging our wasteful linear ways of thinking about and treating our planet's … [Read more...]
Sort according to colours for better recycling business
How will recyclers weather current challenges on the ground, like a lack of access to markets and buyers of their materials? These and other crucial issues faced in the recycling sector were discussed and information shared during a workshop hosted by PETCO in Polokwane on 3 July 2014. The well attended workshop was aimed at sharing information about waste management and … [Read more...]
How to save the planet from gold mining
Diamonds are supposed to be forever, however it’s the human love affair with gold that has been truly lasting. For thousands of years, since even before the time of King Tut, gold has been prized for its beauty and value. It’s no wonder, then, that so much gold is sitting in jewelry boxes and central bank vaults. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that 171,300 tons of gold … [Read more...]
Defy the rules and change the world
“Don’t accept no for an answer. Defy the rules! It’s the only way we’re going to make the change.” This was the opening statement by Prof Gunter Pauli, Blue Economy entrepreneur from Belgium, who was the keynote speaker at the international Student Environmental Network summit hosted by the Stellenbosch University. He has written 20 books, published in 34 languages, … [Read more...]
Violence and intimidation continues at Numsa strike
The South African plastics industry has condemned the latest violent strike action by members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa), who has called on its 220,000 members to join industrial action over wages. Numsa members in the metals and engineering industry are demanding a 12 % wage increase, the scrapping of labour brokers, and a one-year bargaining … [Read more...]
