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.
As the newly elected President of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), I am truly honoured to lead an organisation that stands at the forefront of advancing sustainable waste management practices across our beautiful...
Pikitup has temporarily stopped accepting domestic waste at Marie Louise dump. Originally published on 17 September 2025 on GroundUp News | By Ihsaan Haffejee About 140 waste reclaimers at Marie Louise landfill have been left with no income after...
South Africa is facing an escalating illegal dumping crisis that poses severe threats to public health, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) International Environmental...