Unilever South Africa and the African Reclaimer Organisation are partnering with Wits University to help uplift waste pickers. The Johannesburg-based pilot project will focus on educating and encouraging communities to play their part in sustainability practices.
The recently wrapped pilot project saw pupils at three primary schools in Athlone energised around the topic of recycling, collecting just shy of 700 kilograms of recyclable packaging in March alone. The pilot was run at the Norma Road, Kewtown and...
The ISWA Africa Waste Management and Circular Economy Conference 2026 brings together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to shape the future of sustainable waste management across the continent. This landmark event will...
Uncontrolled waste burning poses significant health and environmental risks in South Africa, especially at illegal dumps and within informal communities. Burning tyres, plastics, and industrial waste releases harmful fumes and smoke that affects...