What to do about palm oil – many sides to a slippery coin

What to do about palm oil – many sides to a slippery coin

What do we do about palm oil? Boycott the products, look for ‘sustainable’ labels, challenge manufacturers, or wait for the industry to transform? A better understanding of the complexities of palm oil production might help us decide. THE SHORT – PLEASE SCROLL DOWN...
AgroEcology students are changing how Kayamandi eats

AgroEcology students are changing how Kayamandi eats

The AgroEcology programme at the Sustainability Institute is producing passionate and driven young people changing the way their communities eat. Three of our students, Bonga Ngceni, Mlondolozi Mnxeba and Simlindile Patekile, have built from the ground up an inspiring...
Students competing in Solar Decathlon Africa

Students competing in Solar Decathlon Africa

Solar Decathlon Africa, the international collegiate competition, kicked off this month. Team Mahali is one of the 20 selected teams and the only team from Sub-Saharan Africa chosen to compete. Team Mahali was born at the Sustainability Institute and the majority of...
Becoming Mindful about Water

Becoming Mindful about Water

“Water is the earth’s eye, looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.” – Henry David Thoreau Water has always been front of mind at the Sustainability Institute and in the Lynedoch Eco-Village where we are based, given the long standing...