Circular economy

The African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) has launched a report that highlights five sectors that have the greatest potential to further drive the circular economy.

The Flipflopi, a dhow made from recycled plastic, has set sail on its second voyage, taking to riverine communities in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya to highlight the importance of reversing the damage of plastic pollution to communities that depend on Lake Victoria.

WWF South Africa has identified eight sustainability trends for businesses to watch and focus on in 2021, including energy and climate, circular economy and smart water.

A new report exploring recent developments in the clean energy market in southern and eastern Africa shows market entry is challenging and requires targeted awareness-raising activities, increased financial inclusion and access to financing.

Sector development agency Greencape this year celebrates a decade of leveraging funding partnerships and networks to facilitate R41billion worth of investment into South Africa’s green economy.

This past year, the pandemic and US political unrest are black swans changing our collective response to threats and opportunities.

The 2-in-1 design is an innovative concept for the treatment of faecal waste while generating sustainable biomass fuel for local commercial buyers.