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How to build a culture of sustainable business
It’s time to get serious about the change we want to see in the world. Good intentions are not enough, in order for responsible and sustainable business to become the norm, it has to become part of the mainstream business culture.
Shortcuts in waste disposal adding to SA’s massive environmental challenges
Unlike many developed countries, South Africa only recycles 10% of its waste. Considering that most of our waste is destined for landfills, the promotion of responsible disposal practices is crucial for environmental sustainability.
People, planet, profit, plate: Your restaurant sustainability checklist
Almost everywhere we go, we hear the same message: small changes and efforts can make a big difference! Here are 15 to inspire you in your restaurant on the journey to sustainability
Challenging consumer decisions on sustainability
The mantra has always been that consumers must be offered choice – but when customers choose in large numbers to consume more sustainably, then things will change.
Planning for environmental compliance
A comprehensive management of change process is critical to ensuring efficient and effective facility upgrades, expansions or process improvements.
Consumers need to tackle the food waste crisis
Consumers, not supermarkets, need empowering to tackle the food waste crisis, or so say expert psychologists. A new research study has set out the key psychological drivers that lead to consumers wasting food.
Healthy soil is the real key to feeding the world
One of the biggest modern myths about agriculture is that organic farming is inherently sustainable. It can be, but it isn’t necessarily. After all, soil erosion from chemical-free tilled fields undermined the Roman Empire and other ancient societies around the world
How to be a water-saving superhero
97% of the world’s water supply contained in the oceans leaving only 3% fresh water available for consumption and use. Today is World Water Day, so here are some more interesting (and concerning) facts about water
Tackling the food waste challenge with technology
Innovation in packaging and refrigeration can reduce waste – as can changes in behaviour. The challenges of the 21st century will stretch our collective capacity for innovation like never before. Take food security…
Sustainability for the long haul: A case study special edition
Sustainable manufacturing and processing, which reduces raw materials waste and minimizes refuse, is more than a passing trend for companies both large and small during this economic recession. As companies using such practices see it, sustainability attracts consumers. But more fundamentally, it is good for a business’s bottom line. This article shows how some companies are dealing with the issues.
Virtual water in our food basket: The real cost of water waste
With water restrictions looming yet again, the question has to be asked – what is the food industry doing about this scarce and precious resource. Well firstly – do you know how much you are using and how much you are wasting in your process?
What should you being doing about the water crisis?
So with water restrictions looming again we take a look at what you can do about this crisis. Use our handy checklist to make sure you have considered easy to implement practices
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