The recycling industry has ground to a halt under lockdown. It has left those who recycle waste materials without their hard-earned income. The sector isn’t regarded as an essential service, although many might disagree. But the so-called waste-pickers are being provided for.
South Africa’s waste sector stands at a crossroads. Years of analysis have confirmed what practitioners already know: The country’s solid waste management system is overburdened, underfunded, and misaligned with its sustainability ambitions, though...
As part of government’s efforts to curb e-waste, a community in the North West has been provided with a means to dispose of their old electronic devices. This is part of government’s response to the increasing number of electronic devices being...
As South Africa enters 2026, the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) highlights the waste management trends for this year and calls on all South Africans to embrace simple changes that collectively protect our planet. With...