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The grass stays greener with sustainable energy

MyPR: The grass stays greener with sustainable energy:

First National Battery Photo: First National Battery

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) declared 2021 as a make-or-break year for climate change. Increasing temperatures, frequent droughts and rising water levels are just some of the effects of environmental damage, making the need for drastic action clear.

2021 is the first time since 2015 that world leaders came together to positively make a difference for climate change. This year, restrictions were imposed on auto-manufacturers and industrial sectors. If they fail to stick to their quotas, they will be hit where it hurts most – their pockets. As a result, organisations are switching to sustainable and renewable energy solutions.

“As South Africa’s leading energy solutions provider, we play an important role in protecting the environment. Our range of sustainable and renewable energy solutions designed and manufactured to assist business, industry and governments with solutions to make the switch seamlessly”, said Murray Long, Managing Director of First National Battery. “In addition, we have championed a nationwide battery recycling programme that reduces the need for lead-mining.”

Battery manufacturers have stepped up with the following solutions,

Solar batteries
Solar-powered storage solutions store and distribute power efficiently using a high-cycle, low discharge technology. Single solar batteries can power small appliances, while full solar solutions can power an entire house or small business and reduce reliance on the national power grid.

Renewable energy solutions
Lead-acid battery cabinets are equipped with a number of batteries, and can run basic amenities in a household or business and are an excellent alternative to constant power outages. They reduce reliance on the grid or generator power. (Which make use of coal and diesel, both high in emissions.)

Battery recycling
Battery recycling is a smart way of reducing waste and reusing old batteries. South Africa’s leading battery manufacturer has a programme that collects and stores old vehicle batteries, and sends them to a special recycling facility – where the lead and plastic are recycled. The benefits of the recycling programme include,
– Reducing plastic waste by repurposing plastic battery casings into pellets which are used to manufacture new batteries.
– Reduce lead-mining, which is not only labour intensive, but also has a large, negative impact on the environment.
– Safely neutralises and disposes of harmful chemicals and acids.

“By implementing smart, future-forward solutions that put the environment first, we can contribute to cleaner energy. Every solution, product and service reduces the impact on the planet, leaving future generations to enjoy a happy, healthy world”, says Murray Long, Managing Director of First National Battery .

To find out more about First National Battery’s sustainable and renewable energy solutions, visit www.battery.co.za.

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The Cradle of Humankind and Ancient Roots

While the modern city is only about 140 years old, the ground beneath it holds the secrets of humanity’s earliest ancestors. Located just 50 kilometers northwest of the city center is the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This area contains a complex system of limestone caves, including the famous Sterkfontein Caves, where nearly 40% of all the world’s human ancestor fossils have been discovered.

Significant finds like “Mrs. Ples” (Australopithecus africanus) and the near-complete skeleton of “Little Foot” have provided scientists with crucial evidence about how early hominids walked upright and transitioned into the Homo genus. More recently, in 2013, the discovery of Homo naledi in the Rising Star cave system stunned the scientific community, suggesting that ancient human relatives may have practiced ritualized burial much earlier than previously thought. This proximity to the “birthplace of humanity” gives Johannesburg a unique cultural depth; while it is a city of skyscrapers and high finance, it is also a place where you can stand on the very ground where our species took its first steps.