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Solid Green @SolidGreen_SA
Joined January 2012
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C40 Cities@c40cities
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With cities facing growing climate challenges, rethinking our relationship with nature matters now more than ever. At #WCS2026, discussions are centred around how regenerative design can help build cities that are resilient, sustainable and designed to thrive alongside nature.
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THE ELECTRIC ROAD TO NELSPRUIT solidgreen.co.za/the-electri… In this piece, Cebisa Mafukuzela, Sustainability, Communications and Engagement Manager at Solid Green, tells a Tale of Rhinos, Radios, and Range Anxiety. Read more here: solidgreen.co.za/the-electri… @CebisaMafukuzela
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Plastic → clean fuel using sunlight ☀️♻️ Breakthrough tech produces hydrogen fuel, ran 100 hours in trials, requires less energy than traditional methods. 460M tonnes of plastic made yearly, most in landfill for centuries. 🔗 scitechdaily.com/scientists-…
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We're proud to celebrate our own Makhosazana Mthethwa, winner of the Construction Professional of the Year award at the Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards. A well deserved recognition of her dedication, expertise & impact on the built environment. Congrats @MakhosazanaMthethwa!
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New analysis on the real cost of going off-grid in SA. ▪️Small home: R150k ▪️ Large home: R301k ▪️ Needs 2.5× oversizing for cloudy days ▪️ Solar output can drop <10% ✅ Prices down 17% YoY We design energy-efficient buildings that shrink energy needs. iol.co.za/business/2026-05-0…

ANALYSIS | The cost of living off the grid in South Africa

Power outages are a common occurrence in South Africa, but as households take control of their electricity and water supply, what are the true costs of going off-grid? We explore the financial...

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Solid Green retweeted
Mike Hudema
@MikeHudema
Jun 7
Planting trees in cities is good for people, good for the economy and an important answer to the #climatecrisis. We have solutions, implement them. #ActOnClimate #ClimateEmergency #ClimateAction #Renewables #reforestation #nature #rewiliding #GreenNewDeal
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FUTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2026 solidgreen.co.za/future-of-s… Attending the FOS 2026 Sustainability Summit in Johannesburg was a powerful reminder that the narrative around Africa and the climate crisis is shifting. #SolidGreen #SustainabilitySummit #GreenBuildings
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The @SolidGreen_SA ladies – Amy Symington, Caitlin Marais, and Zusiphe Ngwendu enjoyed another wonderful First Fridays networking morning hosted by the Women’s Property Network at the beautiful Bee-stro in Riverlands. #SolidGreen #WPN #SustainableBuiltEnvironment
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Solid Green retweeted
UN Environment Programme
@UNEP
Jun 4
Our planet is sending us signals.   Too wet. Too dry. Too hot.   But listen, listen again.    Do you hear something else?   This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we turn the volume up on the urgent signals the Earth is sending and how, together, we can act #NowForClimate.  📽 Open Planet
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Solid Green retweeted
Amplifly Digital@ampliflydigital
Jun 5
Replying to @UNEP
@UNEP’s #NowForClimate Limbo Challenge is here. Dance for the planet. Film it. Post it. Tag @UNEP. Challenge 3 friends. Because climate action is everyone’s signal. #WorldEnvironmentDay #NowForClimate
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Solid Green retweeted
My Zero Carbon #ClimateAction@MyZeroCarbon
Jun 2
. Which of your climate actions make the biggest difference? Here’s how to find out Find out more: theconversation.com/which-of… #ClimateAction

Which of your climate actions make the biggest difference? Here’s how to find out

Climate action goes way beyond consumption. Find the most effective actions within your current roles, and overcome barriers for you and others to take them.

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Solid Green retweeted
GreenED@GreenED_Africa
Jun 5
🌍 The future is built by the choices we make today. Happy World Environment Day. 📸 World Environment Day @UNEP #WorldEnvironmentDay2026 #NowForClimate #GreenEd
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🌍 World Environment Day 2026 Climate solutions start with action. Every sustainable choice helps build a better future. #WorldEnvironmentDay #NowForClimate #SolidGreen Image credit: #WorldEnvironmentDay @unep
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How to make your neighbourhood greener with free trees from @CityofCT! ewn.co.za/how-to-make-your-n… #Sustainability #PlantATree

How to make your neighbourhood greener with free trees from CoCT

The 'Adopt a Tree' initiative aims to get communities involved in expanding the city's green spaces.

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Climate change is making hay fever seasons longer and more intense 🌾 Rising temperatures and higher CO₂ levels are already affecting health and daily life around the world, including here in South Africa. Sustainability is no longer optional: theguardian.com/environment/…

The climate crisis is making our hay fever worse – and affecting our enjoyment of nature

In this week’s newsletter: the European pollen season is now up to two weeks longer than it was in the 90s – just one more way global heating is causing millions to suffer

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Solid Green retweeted
My Zero Carbon #ClimateAction@MyZeroCarbon
May 31
. What are green blue solutions via @WEF #SUDS #GreenInfrastructure #greenspaces #greenroofs We have the solutions to beat #ClimateChange. Let's take #ClimateAction and use them!
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RESILIENT CITIES START WITH RESILIENT COMMUNITIES solidgreen.co.za/resilient-c… Here, Adrie Fourie, Head of the Sustainable Cities & Research Department at Solid Green, explores designing for dignity, cohesion, and climate adaptation from the ground up. @AdrieFourie @GBCSA
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Pupils in Langa have created a pocket forest to reduce urban heat at their school. Read more: news24.com/southafrica/news/… Small scale green infrastructure can deliver real climate relief. #SolidGreen #GreenBuilding #Sustainability
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Sewage treatment plants could also process food waste, reducing landfill pressure and emissions. Read more: theconversation.com/how-sewa… Infrastructure works better when systems are integrated, not separated. #SolidGreen #GreenBuilding #Sustainability
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DSM-FIRMENICH: NET ZERO WATER (MEASURED) RATING solidgreen.co.za/dsm-firmeni… DSM-Firmenich recently achieved an industry first for South Africa: operational Net Zero Water achieved through measured performance. Here, Aadil Fayzoo reveals how this was done.
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