Two Oceans wines now sold in eco-friendly light-weight bottles
Popular South African wine brand Two Oceans is now sold exclusively in light-weight 350 gram bottles that are fully recyclable. The label, its inks and adhesive are also biodegradable. more
Tuffy helps with Clean-Up South Africa Week 2011
Tuffy brands, the pioneers of 100% recycled refuse bags, aims to clean up South Africa this month, by providing 150,000 recycled refuse bags to all regions in SA to facilitate a massive clean-up operation with Plastics SA for Clean-Up South Africa Week, which runs from 12th to 17th September. more
Sustainable Farming Can Double Food Production in 10 Years
It's starting to become obvious that we don't need massive inputs of chemicals and fertilisers to grow enough food to... more
Two Oceans Wines supports SASSI to promote better seafood choices
1 April 2011: Two Oceans, one of South Africa’s leading wine brands is supporting SASSI, the Southern African Sustainable... more
Farmers making use of mobile phones to increase crop productivity
The use of simple technological innovations, such as weather alerts via text messaging, is helping farmers reduce harvest losses and increase crop productivity. more
Avondale launches La Luna 2006
Avondale Estate is one of my very favourite wineries out there, not just because they take earth-friendly organic and biodynamic... more
Nedbank establishes Africa’s first wind-powered bank branch
It's good to see some concrete steps being taken to make big companies like banks more eco-friendly and less energy-draining. Nedbank, already carbon neutral and making strides in the 'green' direction, has just opened its first partially wind-powered bank branch in Du Noon. more
Uitkyk becomes a BWI champion
The Uitkyk wine estate is the newest winery to become a Biodiversity & Wine Initiative Champion, the 20th to do so. The estate, at 591 ha one of the largest in the Stellenbosch area, has set aside more than 310 ha of virgin veld, or 52% of the total property, for conservation. more
The Good Stuff: your weekly fix of happy green news (17.08.2010)
My favourite good green news stories locally and globally. more
‘Pikitup’ campaign makes Joburg’s suburbs cleaner and greener
The environment will be the ultimate winner, with more and more Joburg residents taking part in Pikitup's Separation at Source... more
SA wind farms get UK funding
International investment in South Africa's nascent renewable energy industry has been bolstered by the acquisition of a portfolio of 300MW wind-farm plans by the British RES Group. more
Massive wind farm planned for Caledon
A 150-turbine wind farm capable of generating 300MW of electricity is planned for near Caledon, in the Western Cape. The Caledon... more
SA marks Year of Biodiversity
The UN has declared 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity (IYB), and South Africa, with its wealth of natural treasures,... more
Local Fairtrade wine wins prizes
The South African wine industry is receiving widespread acclaim for its fair and ethical practices, while exports continue to grow... more
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