Green Star Certification

What Does it Mean to be a Place of Craft and a Place of Science™?

by Equator Group | Jul 27, 2021 | Accessories, Design House Manufacturer, Equator - The Belt Factory, Green Star Certification, Sustainability, Sustainability Journey

20 years into our journey, we are proud to be South Africa’s leading belt manufacturer. Everything that we have achieved so far, and all that we continue to do, is governed by our commitment to being a Place of Craft and a Place of Science™ But what exactly does that...

S&V Article: Adapt Or Belt Up

by Equator Group | Nov 6, 2020 | Design House Manufacturer, Equator - The Belt Factory, GBCSA, Green Star Certification, Sustainability, Sustainability Journey

Sustainability is a complex issue, with many more shades of grey than clear cut answers. To be sustainable must also make business sense in some way – cuttings costs, improving efficiency, bettering quality, adding value or improving image.

Behind the Scenes: Nosipho

by Equator Group | Oct 9, 2020 | Accessories, Design, Design House Manufacturer, Equator - The Belt Factory, Green Star Certification, Sustainability, Sustainability Journey

One of our sustainability heroes here at Equator – the Belt Factory™ is Nosipho Zulu who quietly but precisely manages all office area waste – from paper for recycling, to food scraps for composting, to general waste. The management of waste is one of the most...

Equator 2019 Sustainability Overview

by Equator Group | Sep 6, 2020 | Design House Manufacturer, Equator - The Belt Factory, GBCSA, Green Star Certification, Sustainability, Sustainability Journey

Equator – the Belt Factory™ has become the first member of the local fashion (CTFL) supply industry to achieve a Five Star Green Star Certification for Existing Building Performance from the Green Building Council of South Africa. The Green Star certification is an...