Episodios

  • Ecoskoops - 26 March 2026

    Ecoskoops - 26 March 2026
    Mar 26 2026
    On today's Ecoskoops, we look at how cleaner energy and a changing climate affect South Africans’ daily lives. In this episode, Isabel Potgieter continues her discussion with Zero Carbon Charge’s Joubert Roux about new off-grid EV chargers on the N3, and shares updates on Western Cape water risks and alarming new global climate records from the World Meteorological Organization.
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  • Ecoskoops - 24 March 2026

    Ecoskoops - 24 March 2026
    Mar 24 2026
    In today’s show, we look at how Zero Carbon Charge is transforming long-distance travel on the N3. The company is on track to complete construction of two new fully off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along South Africa’s busiest freight and passenger corridor between Johannesburg and Durban. We speak to the company’s co‑founder to unpack what this means for electric mobility, freight operators, and everyday motorists.
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  • Ecoskoops - 19 March 2026

    Ecoskoops - 19 March 2026
    Mar 19 2026
    In today’s show, a South African recycling initiative has been recognised among the world’s best in the 2026 Recycling Heroes Competition. Leafline, a local social enterprise, was honoured for manufacturing washable sanitary wear from natural fibres extracted from pineapple leaves. And we continue our conversation with Standard Bank’s Pearl Machabe about the bank’s new partnership with UNISA to conduct groundbreaking research into climate change-induced loss and damage. With one-million rand in seed funding,
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  • Ecoskoops - 17 March 2026

    Ecoskoops - 17 March 2026
    Mar 17 2026
    In today’s show, we speak to Standard Bank's Head of Corporate Social Investment, Pearl Machabe. Standard Bank is stepping up South Africa’s fight against climate impacts by partnering with UNISA on groundbreaking research into climate change-induced loss and damage. With R1 million in seed funding, this initiative will deliver policy-ready evidence, build local expertise, and craft community-driven solutions to tackle escalating climate shocks across Southern Africa.
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    6 m
  • Ecoskoops - 12 March 2026

    Ecoskoops - 12 March 2026
    Mar 12 2026
    Today on the show, we're diving deeper into the Tourism & Travel Green Lung launch at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West. This national collaborative initiative empowers tourism and travel businesses, including SMMEs, to boost climate resilience and integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into their daily operations.
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  • Ecoskoops - 10 March 2026

    Ecoskoops - 10 March 2026
    Mar 10 2026
    On today's show, South Africa's tourism and travel industry hit a major sustainability milestone earlier this year with the launch of the Tourism & Travel Green Lung at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West. We speak to Vergelegen's managing director, Wayne Coetzer, about how this initiative empowers SMMEs to build climate resilience and weave Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into their everyday operations.
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  • Ecoskoops - 5 March 2026

    Ecoskoops - 5 March 2026
    Mar 5 2026
    On this episode of Ecoskoops, we turn our attention to water. We continue our conversation with Gerhard Cronje, CEO of Maskam Water, about how their cutting‑edge wastewater treatment systems can sharply reduce pollution and create sustainable alternative-water options for households, farms, and whole communities. From decentralised treatment to using water again on site, we look at how smart engineering can transform wastewater from a liability into a valuable resource.
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  • Ecoskoops - 3 March 2026

    Ecoskoops - 3 March 2026
    Mar 3 2026
    On today’s episode of Ecoskoops, we dive deep into water. I’m joined by Gerhard Cronje, CEO of Maskam Water, to unpack how their innovative wastewater treatment systems can drastically cut water pollution and open up sustainable alternative-water pathways for homes, farms, and communities. From decentralised treatment to on‑site reuse, we’ll explore how smart engineering can turn wastewater into a resource instead of a risk.
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    4 m