SU students startup trains underprivileged farmers
A group of Stellenbosch University (SU) students recently started a company that focuses on eco-friendly agricultural practices, community bonds...
Tag: environment
Arbor Week: Planting trees in memory of Covid-19 victims
Stellenbosch Municipality has dedicated this year’s Arbor Week to all the victims of Covid-19 by planting trees in their...
Stellenbosch PSO hou Aardedag op Instagram
Een van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se Privaat Studente Organisasies (PSO) het vanjaar die 50ste Aardedag via ’n aanlyn-byeenkoms...
Lockdown: Does “one size” really fit all?
Joining other countries in imposing strict measures in an attempt to flatten the curve of Covid-19, South Africa went into a three-week national lockdown on 26 March. But do the implemented measures of the lockdown suit overcrowded townships and informal settlements?
The cost of sustainable development at SU
Stellenbosch University (SU) has prioritised sustainable development and environmental considerations in various of its reports, departmental websites and new...
Matie creates sustainable edible straws
An image of a turtle with a plastic fork sticking out of its nose is what inspired Leila Siljeur...
Veganism: ethical, but not that environmental
Veganism is fast gaining popularity, with many people converting to the diet, believing it is the most environmentally-friendly diet....
Clean-up of borehole spill into Eerste River enters final stage
Stellenbosch Municipality is entering the last phase of removing the sediment spilt into the Eerste River after a municipal...
“Every action counts”: Stellenbosch students could be more eco-wise
A recent survey conducted by MatieMedia on the recycling practices of 38 Stellenbosch University students, found that while many...