NEATLY DONE
A tidy desk means a tidy mind, or does it? Studies show that while clear work spaces ensure more productivity, a bit of messiness can inspire creative thinking in employees
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
SA has one of the world’s most efficient glass recycling systems, which provides thousands of informal jobs countrywide
POWER PACK
Battery storage has been lauded as ‘the next disruptive technology’ in the energy sector, opening up new opportunities for businesses to save costs
FLEXIBLE RESPONSE
With its lower overheads and sharing of jobs and ideas, co-working is set to revolutionise the traditional office environment
SURFACE POTENTIAL
Due to design improvements and an increasing focus on sustainable production, laminate flooring is becoming an evermore popular corporate decor choice
OUT OF THE RUBBLE
To relieve pressure on SA’s landfills, buildings and the materials they’re made of should have more than one use during their lifespan
STEPPING SOFTLY
Eco-conscious carpet manufacturers are introducing VOC-free and recycled ranges with a gentler footprint
SILVER LINING
Retirement estates are reflecting the changing demands of SA’s still-active seniors, who are looking not so much for an old-age home as a way of life
FOR GOOD MEASURE
Smart meters are becoming an important device for maintaining water savings
WORKING IN HARMONY
Cocooning ourselves in musical bubbles might be good for productivity but it also sounds a wrong note in a world where employees are growing increasingly isolated from each other
