Carbon d’ Afreeque is looking for PVC billboard skins that is no-longer used. The company is calling on companies to co-operate in the design of a range of sports bags made of recycled PVC billboard skins. With the initiative Carbon d’ Afreeque plans to help out the Let’s Play Foundation as well as kids being recruited as volunteers for the FIFA 2010 World Cup.
In his speech for the National Climate Change Conference, President Kgalema Motlanthe expressed hope the conference will draft a national framework which will lead the country becoming a low carbon economy. South Africa is currently the 14th country in the world when it comes to green house gas emission. Meanwhile, Google has launched a tool for its Google Earth programme that will show emission.
Have you ever considered evaluating the benefits and costs of increased water-use efficiency in commercial buildings? Read more about how you can evaluate your water footprint and what measures you can take to have it reduced.
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Ever considered to set up a recycling centre to attract more people to your facility? Check this check-list to find out what comes together with setting up such a centre.
Construction of the La Mercy airport in Durban is on track. The terminal floor plan has been approved by possible tenants and the construction of the cargo and terminal buildings are advancing, says Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).
To be prepared for what is to come, scientists have already researched the ‘restaurant’ of the future. A closer look of what catering- and facilities managers can expect.
The construction of a small craft harbour at Durban’s Point Waterfront is expected to attract investment capital in excess of R6 billion to the province.