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.
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa’s (IWMSA) Central Branch recently celebrated the significant contribution of women to the waste management sector. Speaking as Central Branch Chairperson and Council member, Makgabo van Niekerk...
Long before his career in waste management, Jarrod “Rod” Ball used to swim in an abandoned quarry near his childhood home. One day, the municipality began dumping waste into it; an event that left a lasting impression. At that early age, Ball had...
With International Zero Waste Day on 30 March 2026, consumers and businesses will be using this opportunity to explore how they can open up more resource recovery from their waste streams, to ultimately divert waste from landfill. When most people...