Green Directory
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Eskom Eskom has integrated sustainable development issues into decision-making for many years. Given that their sector is long term in nature and that many decisions have implications for decades, it is vital that they take robust and responsible decisions. Tel: (011) 800-2365 |
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Eskom ETA AWARDS Eskom and the Department of Energy have for the past 21 years rewarded excellence in the field of energy efficiency. (eta) is the Greek symbol for efficiency, hence the name of the Awards. The purpose of the eta Awards is to reward exceptional effort in the more efficient use of energy by individuals, students, companies or other institutions. Entries are open for the 2011 eta Awards! Tel: (011) 800-2365 or (044) 873 4013 |
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Department of Water Department of Water’s vision is to be a dynamic, people centred department, leading the effective management of nation's water resources, to meet the needs of current and future generations. Desalination Plant in Sedgefield - (012) 253-2761 |
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Department of Environment The Department of Environment has a vision to create a prosperous and equitable society living in harmony with our natural resources. Tel: (012) 310-3356 SAAQIS – Air Quality Control - Web: www.saaqis.org.za |
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At Avis, we recognize that we have a responsibility to our Environment, Our Communities and our People. With these pillars forming the structure of our sustainability program, our policies and work within these focus areas is continuously directed at ensuring the company plays a healthy, involved and pioneering role within South Africa and in the global space. Tel: 0860 021 111 |
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The Green Leaf Environmental Standard The Green Leaf Environmental Standard is an international standard that measures green accommodation, green business, green products, green conferencing and green events. Tel: 011 782 2189 |
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Wildlife Education Foundation (WEF) Our mission is to improve the standard of education for sustainable development and to equip communities with knowledge about their environment, its biodiversity, conservation and sustainable development by providing quality education, training, resource material and leadership. Tel: +27 (0) 11 024 8381 / +27 (0) 11 042 6085 |
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SIMPLY GREEN Magazine Simply Green - "choices for life", is South Africa's premier green lifestyle magazine, providing positive and practical steps to cleaner living for people who want to make a difference but don't want to compromise on lifestyle. Sean Doel Tel: +27 21 713 0018 or +27 21 712 4665 |
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Hemporium We aim to educate people about hemp's potential through the use of innovative products while creating an awareness of all that hemp has to offer. Our long term goal is to promote the cultivation and use of industrial hemp as a sustainable crop in South Africa. Tony Budden |
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EPISODE 1 |
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I am Water Trust I am Water Trust was created in 2010 by passionate Ocean lovers with the aim to foster Ocean Conservation through Human Experience. The Trust believes that there is a place in South African conservation for experience-based transformation. Hanli Prinsloo |
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Water Saving Shower Head Eternally Solar / Oxygenics SA is a company driven by a passion to provide simple sustainable solutions Oxygenics - Water Saving Shower Head |
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SASSI The Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI) was initiated by WWF South Africa in order to inform and educate all participants in the seafood trade, from wholesalers to restaurateurs through to seafood lovers. To check the status of any fish, text the name to 079-499-8795 |
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EPISODE 2 |
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SUPERFOODS This is a site where you can find the planet’s best and most powerful Superfoods, plus real information about healthy living that works. It is the simple things in life are the ones most often overlooked. Our approach to radiant health and abundant energy is so simple it is actually common sense! Peter and Beryn Daniel |
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Knysna Municipality Rodney Nay Tel: (044) 302-302-6300 |
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EPISODE 3 |
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WWF South Africa We save the planet. But the planet is a pretty big place... Heather Robinson – Earth Hour Representative |
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W.E Geysers (Pty) Ltd Solar Geysers Contact : Etienne Holder / Michele Thomson |
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Leafy Greens Café Changing the World One Meal at a Time! Johannesburg's first raw vegan cafe. Absolutely nothing from an animal. Antonia Deluca |
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Backsberg Estate Cellars The philosophy of Backsberg remains that of providing pleasure and enjoyment to a broad range of wine lovers by producing wines not only with structure and finesse, but with a high level of “drinkability”. Simon Back |
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St Stithians College The central switchboard number is (011) 577 6000 |
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EPISODE 4 |
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Driftwood Art - ARTIST – BUY THE SEA Roger Trebilcock |
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Endangered Wildlife Trust (EST) We focus on identifying the key factors threatening biodiversity and develop mitigating measures to reduce these. Through a broad spectrum of partnerships and networks, we develop innovative methodologies and best practice guidelines that help to reduce negative environmental impacts and promote harmonious co-existence and sustainable living for both people and wildlife. Yolan Friedman - CEO |
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Solar Challenge The South African Solar Challenge 2012 is an epic, two-week race in solar-powered cars through the length and breadth of South Africa. Teams will have to build their own cars, design their own engineering systems and race those same machines through the most demanding terrain that solar cars have ever seen. Winston Jordaan |
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Lunar Lunar is sensitive to environmental concerns, making use, almost exclusively of natural fibres and pigment dyes. Each collection reflects their essential design philosophy: finding inspiration in the small things around us, and emphasizing an appreciation for our environment. Karen Ter Morshuizen |
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Citizen Eco-watches Our brand has always stood for innovations and high precision that make life better for everyday people and now we are raising our sights to meet the needs of the new Millennium. Tel: (011) 257-6001 |
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Solar Powered Geyser Blankets Safrelec Green Energy Specializes in the Manufacturing, Retail and Installation of Sustainable Energy Products for Business, Residential and Industrial use. Safrelec – Solar Powered Geyser Blankets |
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Simon Gear – 365 Ways to Change Our World This book is filled with 365 simple and easy-to-implement tips and steps on how to decrease your carbon footprint and make the world a more sustainable place, Going Green is the perfect guide to making the world a better place, one day at a time. SDG consulting focuses on environmental change, with a strong emphasis on science advocacy, media and climate change. Book: Going Green: 365 Ways to Change Our World |
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Swop Shop, Edge of Africa in Knysna Helping under privileged kids help themselves. The basic concept is beautifully simple: to use recyclable material as a means of exchange for the basic needs to those persons the project serves. Tel: (044) 382-0122 or 028 312 1242 |
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YES Recycling Yes Recycling has a mission to reduce waste to landfill by changing mindsets – by educating the youth and members of the public through the establishment of simple, sustainable methods of waste segregation and collection. Rondi Dinkele |
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Faithful to Nature To provide South Africans with the option to buy genuinely organic and natural products online. Robyn Astl |
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EPISODE 9 + 10 |
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Red Water Diverter & Superhead water catchment devices With concerns about water security, quality and costs becoming more of an issue in South Africa, Water Conservation Systems SA is introducing new products to the market that not only make your rainwater safer but reduce your reliance on municipal water and save you money. Water Conservation Systems |
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VONDI'S Holistic Pet Nutrition - “The Healthy Natural Alternative” Vondis has been producing natural pet food for 14 years and is a registered nutritional pet food. Vondis is actively involved in educating the public on the benefits of natural diets for pets and a holistic approach when treating them. 59 Regent Road, Sea Point |
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Olli Organic Baby Food Olli Organic Baby Foods are passionate about children's nutrition and believe that what we feed our children plays an enormous role in their development. Chris Beart |
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Kevin Factor – Photographer Completely off the grid, all work is created and printed using solar power. |
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Jenny Young – eta Award Winner Solar Cooker Cookbook |
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EPISODE 11 |
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Two Oceans Aquarium – House of the Plastikos Art Exhibition The Aquarium has established itself as a key player in raising environmental awareness through its high-quality exhibits, conservation and education programmes.
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Jeanne Tarrant, PhD Candidate African Amphibian Conservation Research Group |
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EPISODE 12 |
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Enviropedia – Rethink Reality A-Z of Green Topics with short factual explanations. Environmental challenges with broad overview perspectives as well as controversial issues – exploring conflicting values and viewpoints.
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The Green line / Die Groen strook The Green Line book is filled with practical tips on how to get started and also highlights companies and outlets available locally to make your green journey attainable. It also contains a complete list of terminology that would simplify the reader’s journey to a greener lifestyle. Hendri Warricker – Lapa Productions |
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SANCCOB (The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) SANCCOB is an internationally recognised leader in seabird rehabilitation. This non-profit seabird rehabilitation centre is based in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Tasol Solar Tasol is a renewable energies company with a national franchised footprint. Tasol focuses on two main solar power categories: Thermal systems (Solar water heating) and Photovoltaic systems. Tel: 086 111 3078 |
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Gaia Skincare With more than 20-years experience in this field, we bring you a modern range of the finest products available anywhere in the world, in terms of quality, safety & efficacy.
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Earthcote – No V.O.C Earthcote creates coating for walls, floors & work areas that help to define the architectural personality of the spaces you inhabit. Tel: 021 551 5570 |
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Marie Claire – Goes Green June Edition Aspasia Karras |
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The Glass Recycling Company The Glass Recycling Company is a not-for-profit South African organization promoting glass recycling. Tel: 011 803 0767 |
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Efergy – Shower Timer (Ep 15) & Energy Usage Monitor (Ep 18) We design products to make saving energy simple and put the power to save in your hands. Our products will help you to start saving energy and money today, so you can save tomorrow. Our range of Energy Monitors helps you to instantly see how much energy you are using so you can take action to reduce it. Mark Corry – Efergy |
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Dovehouse Organic – Permaculture Gardening Permaculture – (permanent culture) is a natural way of living and farming in harmony with nature, in essence, working with nature instead of against her to create a healthy sustainable ecology for future generations. Paul Duncan |
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Earth Mother Organics Discover the advantages of organic food on this site and see exactly what producers have been adding to your fruit and vegetables to make it less healthy than a few years ago. In the rush to produce more and more crops to satisfy growing demand producers have had to resort to using a lethal cocktail of pesticides to control disease and insect attack.
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Jane’s Delicious Garden & Jane’s Delicious Kitchen With ever increasing food prices there is no better time to start growing food in your own garden than now. Not only is organically grown produce far healthier for you and your family, growing your own food is a big step towards reducing your impact on the planet. Jane Griffiths – Author |
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Eco-Smart |
Forest Creations |
FORA - Friends of Rescued Animals
Shelter Tel: 011 665 9032 |
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Tel: +27 82 505 0664
Generation Earth
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GreenOFFICE
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Green Diesel
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EPISODE 21 |
Green Point Park
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Helen Ziller
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Esse Organic Skincare
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Tom-Tom Navigation
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Full Cycle Wormeries Mary Murphy - Please use Greenline as the Reference |
W.E Geysers Ettienne
Holder or Michele Thomson |
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Hemporium
"The house that hemp built" is a short film documenting the building of the hemp house in it's entirety. Excerpted/excerpts from the documentary produced by Siobhan Hodgson. |
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Hatting’s Green Sausages:
Address: Shop no 11 |
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Walter Sisulu: Botanical Gardens: Rand Water Leslie Hoy, Manager |
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Dept. of Environmental Affairs |
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Eco-Values (Recycling & Nitrogen) Lizette Stokes, Account Director
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