Cutting down on digital waste beyond Earth Day

Earth Day, commemorated today (22 April), serves as a reminder of our responsibility to protect the environment. While traditional approaches like reducing plastic consumption are well-known, there are less obvious methods that also have a significant impact. One such...

How to slash rising electricity costs

Starting from 1 April 2024, prepaid electricity prices have increased by 12,74%, resulting in an average electricity tariff rise from around R1.84 per kWh to approximately R2.07. With households averaging 350kWh per month, South Africans are now expected to pay in the...

Saving electricity could be the key to solving the water crisis

Millions of Johannesburg residents face a critical water shortage, raising concerns about the city’s long-term water security. While Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda recently unveiled a comprehensive water security strategy, Dr Andrew Dickson, engineering executive at...

Battery minerals shine light on a greener, cleaner future

The world is going electric – from vehicles to smartphones, portable electronics and renewable energy storage systems. According to Oscar van Antwerpen, who is the director and founder of geological consulting firm Minrom, this battery-powered world is fueled by...

Promote sustainability across the supply chain

If any trend signals the next evolutionary stage of business in South Africa and around the world, it’s sustainability. By Marcel Bruyns, sales manager for Africa at Axis Communications Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) discussions have become...