Build Back Better Greener Blog

  I hosted a Sustainable Packaging Masterclass in November 2023 for the Future Females Circular Economy Business School. Our 50 program participants were invited to expand their knowledge and apply principles in the SMME businesses. The masterclass topics covered the following:  Sustainable and Biodegradable/Reusable Packaging Global Trends in Sustainable Packaging Examples of Plant-Based Packaging Materials Examples of Global Manufacturers Leading in Sustainable Packaging South African Legislation -Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)What South African businesses are using eco-friendly packaging materials? A Case Study: What is an example of one South African business that is using eco-friendly business practices? Sustainable Packaging Trends and Opportunities for Small Businesses in South Africa EU Green Deal and Export Requirements Eco-Labelling Practical applications were shared: Explore how companies can make more sustainable packaging and Strategi...

There are a number of opportunities for local green entrepreneurs in South Africa and they can play a pivotal role in the country’s economic recovery and just energy transition; however, it is imperative that challenges in the ecosystem be addressed and for support for participants to be bolstered. Below are a few initiatives that are including support for local green The Future Females Business School, female Inclusion Indalo Inclusive Entrepreneurs, black-owned inclusion Youth Bridge Trust, youth inclusion

Just energy transition funding for SMMEs and Cooperatives I spend the morning with the Parliamentary Monitoring Group (PMG)`s Small Business Development Committee to unpack the impact of climate change on small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa. Click here  to access the presentation. Alternatively listen to the recording on YouTube.  See article details below. .  Investing in climate-resilient development IF South Africa could transition from existing coal value chains located in and beyond the Mpumalanga Highveld, towards low carbon consumption and production patterns, it would demonstrably shift by 2050 toward low emission and climate resilient development pathways consistent with the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It would also achieve a Just Energy Transition, because the catalytic investment would deliver change across four climate impact areas. A policy response was required for South Africa's Just Energy Transitio...

Green Economy Coalition`s Green Recovery Dialogues There are signs visible that we are indeed #buildingbackbettergreener! Today I was inspired to provide a platform for a broad range of Green Incubators and BDS providers that are supporting local green entrepreneurs. Stakeholders included youth-owned and women-owned enterprises. Feel free to listen to the recording here . Download the speaker presentations: Unpacking the Green Economy ecosystem: Business development support services for local green entrepreneurs  (Ulrik Jorgensen, Development Policy Advisor, EU Delegation to South Africa)  Introducing Future Females green economy programs  (Lauren Dallas, Co-Founder and CEO of Future Females) Support to SMMEs during DOVID-19 and adapting to climage change measures  (Rest Kanju, Esecutive Director and Head of Operations, Indalo Inclusive SA A Just Energy Transition: Unpacking the Green Economy ecosystem : (Helmut Hertzog, General Manager, SAREBI - South Afri...