Not only does Daisies never normally disappoint, this year they had their ten-year anniversary celebrations to add to the mix. And keeping this ever-expanding eco-friendly festival event of epic proportions going for so long is a feat worth celebrating indeed! I was lucky to be able to make it on Thursday already for a change this year with my good friend and awesome … [Read more...]
Zero-waste grocery store a ray of hope for food sustainability
Most of us go through the same process to get and keep food in our homes, and unless you are experiencing life in a non-industrialized society, this involves a lot of packaging. Plastic, cellophane, cardboard, plastic wrap, Styrofoam, glass…the list goes on. Then you get home and for a few days you have a refrigerator full of shiny appealing packaged foods, but then … [Read more...]
Fantastic international acts and more to rock the Daisies
Rocking the Daisies is going all out for its 10th birthday this year. The international acts so far announced are Australia’s beloved Cat Empire, British indie rockers The Kooks and German folk duo Milky Chance. Promising a huge party and awesome overseas acts, SA's greenest music fest’s decade anniversary is sure to be a memorable event. This epic long weekend takes place … [Read more...]
100 Mayors adopt Seoul Declaration for sustainable cities
Over 100 Mayors and elected leaders today adopted the “Seoul Declaration”, which sets out how to make cities sustainable. The Seoul Declaration is one of the major outcomes of the ICLEI World Congress 2015 - the biggest gathering of urban sustainability leaders worldwide. Gino Van Begin explained: “The Seoul Declaration is a landmark commitment by our Members, our … [Read more...]
Local rangers to bring nature conservation into Cosmo City
A team of ten local residents are being trained to bring nature conservation to a neglected conservation area in Cosmo City. A new inspiring project funded by the EPWP (Expanded Public Works Program), facilitated by Joburg City Parks and implemented by Green Beings NPO has started in Cosmo City. This project will run from February - June 2015. Green Beings has employed 10 … [Read more...]
Come help build sustainable housing
Active citizens from across the world are called to come together by Habitat for Humanity for the Desmond Tutu International Build Week from 2-6 March at Pelican Park. In partnership with Power Construction, the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government Habitat for Humanity is responding and putting into action the request in the words of their patron Archbishop … [Read more...]
Long-term solution needed to address acid mine drainage
Members of Parliament have heard that acid mine drainage is affecting the Vaal River system and causing problems in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. The Water and Sanitation Department has briefed Parliament's Portfolio Committee on solutions to the problem, particularly on the Witwatersrand. Pumping stations are removing scores of megalitres of dirty water from the western, central … [Read more...]
Sights set on more sustainable future for African oceans
Fisheries leaders from across government, NGOs and industry gathered in Cape Town on World Food Day, 16 October, to discuss solutions to over fishing. The meeting marks the first time that the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) international Stakeholder Council has met in Africa and coincides with World Food Day 2014. In recognition of the importance of seafood to … [Read more...]
People’s Climate March: the day we changed history!
On 21 September 2014 nearly 400,000 people of all walks of life, economic status and nationalities, came together in one of the largest marches in a decade in New York, and one of the largest mobilisations for the environment ever! Most notable, whilst this was impressively large, global support for this event took place around the globe in over 3000 events in over 150 … [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...]
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...]
ICLEI at the Climate Summit 2014
World leaders are gathering in New York next week to attend the Climate Summit 2014. Convened by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, the Summit aims to mobilize political will and galvanize climate action. Among its eight key action areas are cities – a clear indication of the crucial role we have in fighting climate change. For over two decades, ICLEI – Local Governments for … [Read more...]
Green up communities with trees this Arbor Week
National Arbor Week is an opportune time to call on all South Africans to plant indigenous trees as a practical and symbolic gesture of sustainable environmental management. From 1 to 7 September every year, schools, businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate in community "greening" events to improve the health and beauty of the local environment and propose … [Read more...]
