The rainy season has begun in the Philippines. Every year floods kill hundreds of people across the country and cause millions of dollars worth of damage. Now one environmental group is teaching people how to save lives through recycling rubbish....
Recycling PET, the plastic used to manufacturer beverage bottles and food containers, has helped generate almost 26 000 indirect jobs, said Petco CEO, Cheri Scholtz. Scholtz believed the plastics recycling industry can reduce poverty across South...
Dirty adult nappies, injection needles and bloodstained bandages were discovered by congregants of the All Saints Anglican Church in Bellair in their church yard last weekend. The medical waste was in pink plastic bags and also included surgical...
Developing countries have demonstrated their commitment to playing their part in the global fight against climate change and have presented actions which express significant ambition to reduce emissions. In this regard, developed countries must...
The basic economic model of supply and demand is exactly what is taking place in remote drilling locations around the US. For the oil and gas industries, fresh water is a high ticket item and the most productive drilling locations are all entirely...
A loan scheme and methodological guidelines adopted at this year’s African Carbon Forum in Addis Ababa are looking to smooth Africa’s entry into carbon markets, with East Africa set to play a leading role. The move is designed to allow more African...
Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies South Africa has been awarded a turnkey project valued at R19 million by vehicle manufacturer, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa. The contract involves the design, supply, installation and...
The Integrated Waste Management Workshop will be held on 26 and 27 July at the Blue Waters Hotel, Durban, and provides an introduction to sustainable waste management and clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of all involved in the waste...
The financial viability of commercial green buildings is foremost on the minds of South African property developers, and a new report from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) delves into this issue, driving home the compelling...
Environmental professionals attending the upcoming Green Business Seminar, particularly those consulting to clients on ‘green’ buildings and urban sustainability, will be especially pleased to hear from the likes of panelist, Richard...
