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Growing the future
MAJ 09, 2016 | Last month we began an experimental trial with the planting of 50 indigenous COCOON trees at Spier. Using technology developed by the Dutch Land Life Company, each tree was planted inside a 100% biodegradable container (which protects the seedling from wind, sun and small animals) together with all the water it will need to establish its root system.
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12 TREE-PRENEURS RECEIVE THEIR BICYCLES
APRIL 21, 2016 | On 6 April 2016, approximately 70 people attended the Klapmuts Tree-preneur Ceremony, which celebrated the success of this programme that supports local ecological sustainability.Tree-preneurs earn their bicycles by growing indigenous trees through a programme run in partnership with Qhubeka, Wildlands, Spier Wine Farm and the Pedal Power Association.
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Spier crowned Best Accommodation for Responsible Employment in Africa
APRIL 14, 2016 | Spier was awarded gold at the African Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 in the category of Best for Accommodation for Responsible Employment in a special ceremony at World Travel Market Africa in Cape Town last week.
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No more wasted water
APRIL 08, 2016 | Consider wastewater. The name itself implies that it is of no use, it’s just waste. But in a water scarce environment, turning so-called wastewater – which includes grey water (from baths, kitchens and washing clothes) and black water (sewage) – into water we can use would be incredibly useful.Spier’s wastewater treatment plant does just that. It treats 100% of Spier’s wastewater using only environmentally friendly methodology, and the clean water is recycled and used to irrigate our garden and grounds.
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A helping hand at harvest-time
MARTS 29, 2016 | Intern Max Skietakat visited us all the way from Belgium to lend a hand during the harvest. Before he resumed his travels, we asked him a few questions about his experience at Spier.
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Recycled homeware at the Spier Gift Shop & Wine Shop
JANUAR 19, 2016 | The multi-talented Kate Rosenberg has worked with a wide range of clients, from the World Design Capital and Truworths to décor show 100% Design South Africa on everything from product design to styling and interiors. She recently joined Spier to mastermind the launch of the Spier lifestyle range of products (for sale at the Tasting Venue and adjoining the Spier Hotel Reception) where she’s curated an eclectically covetable mix of beautiful homeware, tableware, fashion, books and skincare as well as the Spier Recycled Range.
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