Tag: sustainable
Biodegradable polymers driven by demand, and necessity
THE need for sustainable, even biodegradable polymers – in particular for biodegradable adhesives and compostable glues – has never been greater.
Biodegradable adhesive systems now...
Global GreenTag; are you aware and on-board?
What does Global GREENTAG certification represent?
GLOBAL GreenTag Africa simplifies the selection of environmentally, sustainable, healthy and ethical products for industries like Architecture, Design, Construction,...
Adidas SA opens its most sustainable retail space at V&A
Adidas South Africa is opening its most sustainable retail space at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on Friday, 29 October. Taking inspiration from...
What water stewardship can do for corporates
MORE has been said than done about meeting South Africa’s water challenges; with the 2030 timeframe for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) looming,...
‘Vegan spider silk’ provides sustainable alternative to single-use plastics
RESEARCHERS have created a plant-based, sustainable, scalable material that could replace single-use plastics in many consumer products.
The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, created...
New study shows sustainable wood-based housing market possible in SA
Researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) found that South Africa has sufficient log resource options for a sustainable wood residential building market.
“Our study showed that...
A way forward for a sustainable road-transport logistics sector
CARGO Carriers, a South African road transport logistics specialist, continues its focus on reducing the carbon footprint of its road-transport operations. This drive is...
Cargo Carriers leads its customers along the “greener” path
Mapping the way forward for a sustainable road-transport logistics sector
Cargo Carriers, a leading South African road transport logistics specialist, continues its
intense focus on reducing...
Zero-waste solution announced
Center for Regenerative Design and Collaboration (CRDC) announced its plastic-to-concrete invention at the recent Sustainable Brands Oceans congress in Porto. The news was delivered by Donald...
WSP sets a benchmark in sustainable building in Namibia
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, Africa, achieves the first 4-Star Green Star rating in Namibia for the FNB Namibia Holdings’ @Parkside building – which is...