The number of South African businesses embracing recycling initiatives are on the uptick, an index shows. SA businesses that practise and promote recycling initiatives have increased by 9% in 2015, according to the 2015 Metrofile Information and Records Management Trends Index.

A R4.4 million solar power-generating system installed on the Vrede en Lust wine farm in the Franschhoek Valley three years ago has slashed electricity costs, enabling it to place more focus on award-winning wines.