This page will hold information about how you can work to make an impact! As well include articles and news about those working to make a more sustainable future.
SA and USA NGOs join forces to fight fracking
Two countries, one cause: fighting fracking.
Heeding the call for Clean Power
MTN is using trigeneration technology to provide power, hot water, space heating and air conditioning from a single system.
How much of South African will soon run on Nuclear Power?
South Africa is mainly powered by coal, but is now considering upgrading its Nuclear energy stations. While internally there is a struggle concerning how to best supply SA’s growing electricity needs, currently the plan includes an atomic fix.
Slow Food Spreads Fast
Slow food has taken off in South Africa. Check out these two sites to learn more about great hot spots and slow food locations in South Africa.
http://www.culturesofresistance.org/slow-food-in-africa
http://www.mothercityliving.co.za
Green buildings now the law in South Africa
(Image: Menlyn Maine)
According to a new law in South Africa, enacted in 2011, new buildings must be built greener. This is in line with South Africa’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with a target on the construction industry.
To read more about it, check out: http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2629:green-building&catid=45:economynews&Itemid=114
Today’s article is about a new product on the scene called DryBath. An university student in South Africa, who worked to find a solution for the perfect waterless bath, developed this product.
Check it out here: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/354374/20120620/drybath-ludwick-marishane-bath-water-soap-product.htm.
For a look at what you can do (as I am sure you are thinking how you too can be more green eh!). Check out the below Project 90 article: http://90by2030.wordpress.com/2012/04/18/project-90-household-tool-helped-me-save-over-r1700-per-month/.
Or go directly to the Project 90×2030 website to find out how House Tools work! It can save you Rand or Dollars!