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Have you checked your water quality lately?

By Linda Jackson on 16 March 2017

If you have been watching the Vaal dam levels you would have seen the amazing change over the last few months from severe water restrictions to possibly too much water. The recent drought should have brought about significant water savings in your facility, but just because these

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Why Going Green Can Bring in the Green $$$

By Guest Author on 06 March 2017

At times it can be difficult to have a common-sense discussion about the relationship between business and the natural environment. The discourse tends to be highly charged, and the opposing camps seem to have lost the ability to listen to each other.

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Tackling the food waste challenge with technology

By Guest Author on 22 February 2017

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...

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Drought in southern Africa points to urgent need for climate change plans

By Guest Author on 08 December 2016

It is expected that temperatures in southern Africa will rise to between 1.5°C and 3°C due to climate change by the year 2050. This is likely to cause heavy fluctuations of weather patterns and more frequent severe weather events like droughts and floods. Agriculture will be seve

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10 Green Tips - Toolbox Talk

By Linda Jackson on 06 December 2016

We should all be doing our bit to reduce our impact on the environment. As an employer, you can use this toolbox talk to mobilise your employees to play their part too. They might even help you save some money

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Why does soil matter (Infographic)

By Bridget Day on 05 December 2016

We celebrate World Soil Day on 5 December - but what is it about soil that is so important? This infographic will give you a few thought-provoking facts about why soil matters so much.

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5 Benefits of the Revised ISO 14001 (Infographic)

By Linda Jackson on 15 November 2016

Discover the benefits of the revised ISO 14001

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The new ISO 14001 standard and you

By Linda Jackson on 14 November 2016

Why was ISO 14001 revised? According to the International organisation for standardization (ISO), all ISO standards are reviewed and revised regularly to make sure they remain relevant to the marketplace. This article explores some of these changes

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SANS/ISO 50001 - links between sustainability and HACCP

By Guest Author on 02 November 2016

Need to be more energy efficient? That is a rhetorical question. Andrew Murry explains how a ISO energy management standard can assist you.

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Sustainability for the long haul - a case study special edition

By Guest Author on 19 October 2016

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

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Is increasing obesity contributing to the water shortage - virtual water in the food basket

By Guest Author on 19 September 2016

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?

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Industry is Reducing its Ecological Footprint

By Guest Author on 18 September 2016

What are some secrets to achieving greater financial success with lower production costs, improving product function and quality, and increasing market share? How do we improve environmental performance, develop better relationships with stakeholders, and lower risks? According t

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Take the environmental test

By Linda Jackson on 17 September 2016

We have all seen the photos on some TV programme about the masses of waste that is going to landfill daily, polluting rivers and the sea. What is you company doing about this? It’s not as difficult as you think. This article provides you with a handy checklist for audit your faci

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What should you being doing about the water crisis?

By Linda Jackson on 17 September 2016

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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War on waste water in dairy processing

By Linda Jackson on 17 September 2016

In a country where water is such a precious commodity, the need to more to use this resources responsibly is obvious. Check your performance against best practice industry guidelines developed by the World Bank and IFC.

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