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We live in a digital world and electronic devices are part of our daily lives. Yet, few of us know what happens to our gadgets after they’ve served their purpose. To understand why e-waste management is so important, let’s follow the journey of one of our...
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In the Lynedoch Valley, food is more than sustenance—it’s a conversation starter that bridges divides in a community marked by inequality. The essence of being South African is rooted in the diversity of our country. Diversity in cultures, languages, traditions and...
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The Sustainability Institute continues to serve as a beacon of hope and creativity in the Lynedoch Valley, focusing on nurturing imagination as a vital force for social change. In a world where three in five people believe things are getting worse, and up to 60% of...
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Food and nutrition insecurity during childhood remains a persistent threat to human development, casting a long shadow over a child’s life trajectory and contributing to intergenerational cycles of poverty, malnutrition and poor health. It impedes physiological...
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In 2007, a troubling incident in Lynedoch, Stellenbosch sparked a community-led initiative to address the challenges faced by local boys, many of whom were growing up without fathers and grappling with substance abuse within their families. A sobering visit to...
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Ahead of World Food Day, commemorated on 16 October 2024, Vegtech Netafim, a provider of growing solutions, has made a significant contribution to local food security efforts by donating a hydroponic greenhouse tunnel valued at R220,000 to the Living Soils Community...
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Get ready for the Stellenbosch Open Gardens 2023 – Garden Town festival! From 25 October to 3 November you will have 10 days in which to explore a unique selection of Stellenbosch gardens to see nature’s kaleidoscope of colours and textures on full display. The...
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At the Sustainability Institute we actively support experiential learning in children and adults to enable their connection to nature to be deepened. When this happens we witness personal and professional transformation and the activation of imagination. Our living...
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The Sustainability Institute, nestled in the heart of Lynedoch Valley in Stellenbosch, is thrilled to announce its recognition as the Most Transformative Learning & Social Innovation Organisation 2024 – South Africa by Corporate Vision Magazine. This...
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Join us as we explore the world of early childhood education with Atiyyah Cariem, a seasoned Montessori guide and passionate advocate for igniting a lifelong love of learning in young minds. With a unique blend of experience spanning traditional and Montessori...
