Environmental Responsibility

The e-Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA) was established in 2008 to manage the establishment of a sustainable environmentally sound e-waste management system for the country. eWASA is your central point of contact for advice and action. eWasa is a Pan African non-profit organisation based in Durban South Africa. As a non-profit organisation eWASA, provides support through efficient services and attractive terms and conditions by a small and highly and competent team as well as strong Partners throughout Africa.

Saving water as a business is very important. Although 90 percent of water is covering the earth, a large amount of that water is sea water, and there is only three percent drinking water. A large amount of that water is consumed by the business sector. There are many ways your business can cut back water. But keep in mind that cutting back on the water isn’t only by measuring the quantity of water you use. It is also what you do with your businesses wastewater. Here are a few tips on how your business can save the water crisis.

You might not think, as a small business owner, you have much of an impact on the environment. After all, you are a small business, aren’t you? But the fact of the matter is, everyone has an impact on the environment. If you want to take the steps towards being a more eco-friendly business, here are some top water-saving tips for small businesses.

"Going green" is not just a phrase being thrown around by various industries. As South African consumers (and potential international customers) become more environmentally aware, it makes good business sense to take your company into the era of environmental consciousness. Depending on what kind of operation you have, this may even be a matter of legislation.

Are you looking for different ways to travel to work without having to drive your car? There are many different ways for you to do so, whether it’s to save on petrol or because you don’t want to deal with parking every day. Finding other means to travel to work could be a great way of staying fit and healthy without going to the gym. Not driving to work every day can also lower your stress levels caused by road rage which can be frustrating especially in the morning. Here are some tips on how you can travel to work that may work best for you.

Businesses in South Africa and around the world use a large number of resources from the environment. However, often times there are spillovers or pollution from your business which go back into the environment. The first step in making an impactful difference is acknowledging the part your business plays and making a conscious decision to change. Here are effective tips on how your business can make a change and reduce the impact your business has on the environment.