Eco-Logic awards put green spotlight on environmental practices

Tamlynne Thompson and Staff Reporter|Published 3 months ago

David Parry-Davies, the founder of the Eco-Logic Awards and editor of the The Enviropaedia, speaks about the giant green elephant in the ballroom.

A massive elephant structure in the ballroom at the twelfth annual Eco-Logic Awards 2024, held at The Avenue at The Two Oceans Aquarium recently, represented the topic that “no one was talking about” - sustainability.

This was according to David Parry-Davies, the founder of the Eco-Logic Awards and editor of the The Enviropaedia.

“We must recognise that the terrible environmental challenges we face today are all as a result of our actions, which are driven by our thinking.

Lethabo Maebana and Melini Hariram from Lethabo Power Station were dressed up for the occassion.

“So in order to overcome these challenges – we first need to change our thinking about our planet and environment. We need to think Eco-Logically -that’s what the awards are all about,“ said Mr Parry-Davies.

Guests from various environmental sectors, some dressed in glamorous green eco-outfits, gathered to recognise their contributions to wildlife conservation, waste innovation, climate change and water conservation, among other sustainablilty projects.

Phumza Jongihlathi and Heather Wares from the Two Oceans Aquarium.

Entries opened in April this year and all submissions across the twelve different categories were evaluated by a panel of environmentally knowledgeable executives.

Winner of the Eco-Angel award, Zandile Ndhlovu - The Black Mermaid.

Categories included Nature Conservation; Climate Change; Eco-Innovation; Circular Economy; Waste Innovation; Water Conservation; Eco-Fashion and Lifestyle; Eco-Health and Wellness; Eco-Friendly Products; Eco-Community; Eco-Hospitality and Tourism; Eco-Angel; Eco-Warrior; Eco-Logical Intelligence Lifetime Achievement Award.