Let’s compare: Cans vs. Glass vs. Plastic Bottles
This July, Greenpop has partnered with CAN DO! to explore the environmental impact of aluminium cans, and whether cans are a more sustainable alternative to plastic. In order to do so, we also have to investigate the impact of glass and plastic.
Teaching Kids (and Parents) About Waste
15 JULY, 2020 By Jan-Niclas Schindzielorz “With great power comes great responsibility.” - Spiderman Being a parent is a beautiful and miraculous thing. But it also comes with a lot of responsibility. Your actions, and the examples you set, have a big impact on your...
What is The Dirty Dozen?
08 JULY, 2020 By Carla Wessels Have you heard of the Dirty Dozen? No, not the 1960s war film. The Dirty Dozen is a data collection methodology used by organisations and researchers to track litter and trash on our beaches. Plastic is threatening our oceans. Our oceans...
The Lifecycle of a Can
To start to understand the environmental impact of a can, we need to look at a can’s whole lifecycle – and assess at every point how a can will impact the environment.
Intern Journal #2: About Growing Roots and Expanding Branches
Our Creative Writing Intern Jan-Niclas Schindzielorz talks about his work, including school camps, experiencing new paths and a global pandemic.
5 DIY Gifts for Your Dad – Father’s Day 2020
Father’s Day is about the men who inspire us. Who built our lives with us. Now it’s time to build something for them with some DIY ideas for Father’s Day.
How To: Teach Your Children About the Environment
Children are the future. That makes it even more important, to teach children about the environment and how to protect it. Here’s a little guide to start!
Thanks, Mom. You’re TREEmendous!
Thanks, Mom. You’re treemendous! Every day you spend your time making our lives as easy as possible and without you, none of us would be where we are today.
What does COVID-19 mean for the planet?
The novel coronavirus affects our lives on multiple levels. With us having to adapt we also need to look at how Covid-19 affects our planet.
A Remote Working Update From the Greenpop Team
Here is a quick update on what the Greenpop team are working on from our home offices across South Africa and around the world.
50 Years of Climate Activism – Earth Day 2020
Earth Day 2020 marks the celebration’s 50th anniversary. We’re looking back at where it started and why it’s amazing to be apart!
How We’re Adapting to the COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted “business as usual.” Here’s how Greenpop responds to the challenge.
5 Ways to Adapt your Routine
We live in weird times and you may need to adapt your routine. We show you five ways that can support and inspire you on that journey.
Interview with Edward van Reenen – Bywaters
We chatted with our partner Bywaters’ Sustainability Manager Edward van Reenen and talked about their work and what impact sustainability has on it.
6 Environmental Challenges in the Next Decade
The next decade will see our climate continue changing. We want to shine some light on big upcoming challenges and showcase possible solutions.
Eden Festival of Action – What’s That?
The Eden Festival of Action invites everyone to get their hands dirty. See what it means to work with us on South Africa’s beautiful Garden Route.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Fynbos
It is easy to under-appreciate the beauty and diversity in our own back garden. Here are 5 things you (probably) didn’t know about fynbos!
Intern Journal #1: An environmental school camp
Our intern Jan shares his experiences from his Creative Writing Internship with Greenpop. Here he talks about his first time as a school camp facilitator.
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