OUR BLOG
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!
COVID-19 Crisis – How We’re Adapting
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted “business as usual.” Here’s how Greenpop responds to the challenge.
5 Ways to Adapt your Routine for COVID-19
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.
Bywaters – Interview with Edward van Reenen
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.
Festival of Action – What is it all about?
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.
Fynbos – 5 Things You Didn’t Know About
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.
6 Environmental Achievements of the Past Decade
In the last decade, we achieved amazing things for our environment! We want to celebrate those environmental achievements and get inspired for the future.
Active Citizen Photo Essay
Photographer Carl van der Linde has created an active citizen photo essay capturing doers from the cape area working towards a better planet.
Arbor Month success: 6813 trees raised!
In the 2019 Arbor Month, we raised an amazing number of 6813 trees. We take a look back at this month and want to say Thank You!
Why Climbing a Tree is a Great Idea by Marleen Lammers
Children are spending less time in nature. Marleen Lammers, explains why this is a worrying trend, and why climbing a tree is a good idea.
Festival of Action- Benefits of Service that Can’t be Measured
The Festival of Action aims to create positive change through a variety of programs. Our intern tells us about her experience.
Eden Festival of Action 2019 Where We Made an Impact!
The Festival of Action 2019 is over and we look back at an impactful experience.
Eden Festival of Action 2019 : Greenpop and the Local Youth
Through the support of generous funders, we were able to host 43 local students at the Eden Festival of Action 2019. Read more about their experience.
Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle: Everything you need to know
Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Beetle: Everything you need to know 18 JUNE, 2019 By Hanna Vinckers The Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle poses a significant threat to South Africa’s trees. Since arriving in South Africa in 2017, the PSHB has been responsible for the...
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