Leaders in the South African waste management industry have their sights set on expanding the country’s waste-to-energy potential. Exploring this has two significant benefits. Firstly, it provides an alternative to […]
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Is SA to blame for its lack of access to e-waste?
At least 90% of printed circuit boards and 80% of plastic recovered from electronic waste (e-waste) in South Africa is exported for reprocessing, a recent study showed. The study, which […]
Turning waste collectors into entrepreneurs
To most people, waste-pickers or recyclables collectors are simply anonymous city dwellers, who emerge on rubbish collection day to trawl through bins picking out anything to be sold and recycled. […]
Investing to build a world-class healthcare waste solution
Investing in innovative solutions is receiving a greater emphasis in the waste management sector. Waste management company Averda has said it is committed to diversifying its waste business and building […]
Metal packaging industry maximises on its recycling efforts
Increasing the amount of metal packaging being recycled is a key focus of MetPac-SA, the newly-formed producer responsibility organisation representing the steel, tinplate and aluminium packaging industries. Precious metals in […]
G20 ocean litter action plan welcomed
Tackling the global issue of marine litter was hotly debated at the G20 summit which was held last week in Hamburg, Germany. Significant takeaways from the ‘Action Plan on Marine […]
Recycled Plastic Product of the Year Awards
Locally manufactured products that are made from recycled plastic materials will be acknowledged at this year’s Recycled Plastic Product of the Year Awards. The competition, which was first held in […]
Anaerobic digestion technology turns plastic waste into energy
Waste-to-energy facilities are fast gaining momentum in South Africa with one already operating in the Western Cape and more for other provinces. The R400 million plant, which is being run […]
Encouraging the fight against ocean litter
South African clean-up associations are preparing well in advance for clean-ups that are planned for neighbourhoods, water sources and beaches around the country as part of Clean-up and Recycle SA […]
Joburg school is Africa’s first to achieve Green Star rating
Jeppe Park Primary in Johannesburg was recently announced as Africa’s first school to achieve a 4 Star Green Star rating. The school is part of the non-governmental organisation, Streetlight Schools, […]