World-first: Bio-bricks grown from human urine have been unveiled UCT this week, signalling an innovative paradigm shift in waste recovery. Full story: bit.ly/UrineBioBrick

"Yesterday was day 1 of conducting the IFC EDGE Design For Greater Efficiencies (DFGE) course. We covered a general introduction to sustainability and green buildings along with passive design principles." -Chilufya Lombe Solid Green IFC Saint-Gobain Africa GreenED

In addition to being the largest registered rooftop solar installation, Eastgate Shopping Centre also boasts a Net Zero Waste certification from the GBCSA for its efforts in waste management. #eastgate #solar #wasteplan bit.ly/3VWtj9R

Day 2 of the IFC EDGE Buildings Design for Greater Efficiencies course featured an insightful visit to the Saint-Gobain Africa Experience Centre. Chilufya Lombe GreenED IFC Saint-Gobain Africa

🌳📈 At Solid Green Consulting, we're proud to have worked on several projects that showcase our commitment to sustainability. Check out our website to learn more about our projects and how we can help you achieve your sustainability goals. #solidgreen #greenbuilding

Reminder to register - Regenerative Landscapes Live Webinar with Marc Sherratt and John Rexford Nzira this Thursday. 📅 29 August 2024 ⏰ 16:00 - 17:30 CPD Validated by the South African Institute of Draughting (SAID) for 0,2 Category 1 CPD Points . Register: 🔗bit.ly/3T7DLJT

FoodForward SA has a strategic approach to combating food insecurity that revolves around recovering and using surplus food. Read more: bit.ly/456K5pW #food #waste #foodsecurity #sustainability

Our vision is to build an empowered community of built environment professionals and providers equipped with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to create a sustainable built environment in South Africa and Africa. #greened #builtenvironment

In the mission to encourage more everyday cycling, one of the industry’s most powerful tools is a plastic milk crate and some zip-ties. A reminder that, in a world obsessed with high-tech innovation, sometimes the most effective solution is the oldest, simplest and cheapest one.

Boston, MA is using Google’s Project Green Light technology to optimize traffic signal timing and improve traffic flow in highly congested areas within the city. In 2023, Boston was ranked eighth in the world for highest traffic delays. Read more: smartcitiesconnect.org/boston-tackles…

The solution does not lie in 𝑛𝑒𝑤𝑒𝑟 cars. What our cities need is 𝑓𝑒𝑤𝑒𝑟 cars.

The SBTi launches sector-specific criteria and calls for building companies and financial institutions to align with net-zero. Read more about it here: bit.ly/475vFqR via Science Based Targets initiative #NetZero #GreenBuilding #SBTi

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China now has enough wind and solar to power every home in the country: buff.ly/3lHWtKq We have the solutions. Dump fossil fuels and implement them. #ActOnClimate #climateemergency #climate #energy #renewables

New study from Spain: Compared to people who drive to work, those who walk or bike "had significantly lower commuting stress and Body Mass Index values, and higher rates of life satisfaction." doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.…

In celebration of World Green Building Week, GBCSA & Samsung Electronics are hosting a morning of networking focusing on indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Annelide Sherratt from Solid Green will be speaking on 12 Sep 2024. Register: bit.ly/3ModkvU #WGBW24

Marloes Reinink is the founder of Solid Green Consulting, which was awarded the first 6-Star Green Star SA Interiors certification as well as LEED Platinum certification for its own office in Rosebank, Johannesburg. #GreenEd #SolidGreen #GreenStar

Check out the article by Don’t Waste Group on how carbon emissions are being disguised in your waste to find out more: bit.ly/3L80jFP

Today we are attending COJ Knowledge Exchange Event where Chilufya Lombe will share his knowledge about optimising the existing building stock. Sustainable Energy Africa City of Joburg GBCSA Sustainable Marloes CSIR 🇿🇦

Congratulations to the innovative team! #SAPOA2024