Category: Interviews
-
groundWork: Battling big bosses for environmental equality
We speak to groundWork about their efforts to achieve environmental justice ‘in a heartless system’ that puts profit before people.
-
Young eco-champion is turning his green dreams into reality
Twelve-year-old Romario Valentine has completed more than 330 beach clean-ups, raised money for endangered animals and written a book about the environment.
-
Rethread Africa: Searching for a solution to Kenya’s clothing waste
Kenya is known for its rich culture, beautiful landscapes – and its mountains of textile waste. We chat to a team that’s determined to help solve the problem
-
Sundial Movement: Inspiring SA’s youth to fight climate change
We speak to Otsile Nkadimeng and Pètra de Beer about the Sundial Movement, a network for young South Africans who care about the climate crisis.
-
Ocean Sole: From trash to treasure
This marine-focused social enterprise has recycled 695 tonnes of slops since its inception. We speak to CEO Erin Smith.
-
The Bee Effect: Championing bees to protect SA’s food supply
Eve Puttergill creates and supports projects that address some of the honey bees’ key stressors, especially their need for diverse pollen and nectar sources.
-
Sweethearts Foundation: Turning plastic bread tags into wheelchairs
The Sweethearts Foundation gives people the gift of movement by providing them with free wheelchairs. Funds are raised by selling bread tags and bottle tops torecycling companies that process the plastics.
-
Wonderbag: Going back to basics to help save the planet
Social activist Sarah Collins tells us why she developed a cost-effective, time-saving and environmentally friendly way for people to prepare their meals.