The negative impact of waste on the environment and on people’s health is of on-going concern. Poor waste management places significant, and at times overwhelming, pressure on the capability of municipalities to manage waste. In order to address...
The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa published the Integrated Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IIWTMP) of the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA) in terms of Regulation 11(4) of the...
The merger between the two engineering and design consultancies, WSP Group PLC and GENIVAR Inc., was finalised on 1 August 2012 creating a world-class professional services firm with combined revenues of £1.1 billion (C$1.8 billion) and...
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is pulling out all the stops this year in preparation for what is anticipated to be their biggest and most comprehensive waste conference to date; WasteCon2012, which is set to take place...
Renewable Energy World Africa has announced the pre-show guide and programme for this year’s inaugural conference and exhibition. Global Technology for Local Solutions is the theme of the event, which is co-located with POWER-GEN Africa and takes...
There are only 18 days to go before the closing date for this year’s Best Recycled Product Competition, hosted by the SA Plastics Recyclers Organisation (SAPRO) in partnership with Plastics SA and the Packaging Council of South Africa. Judging...
Worldwide the shortage of water is expected to transform corporate and industrial practices, according to a report issued by professional services firm PwC. PwC’s 2012 Water challenges, drivers and solutions study shows that the dwindling supply of...
Jimmy Giannoccaro, CEO of G&H Transport and Repairs has become the latest member of the Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association to sign the Responsible Care Public Commitment, thereby committing the company to implementing the guiding...
As a third party channel for ABB, Elquip Solutions is dedicated to bringing this global supplier’s range of high-efficiency low voltage motors to a wider market. By concentrating on the development of a superior distribution network, Elquip...
Q. What is BOCMA’s role in ensuring that it adheres to its vision: Quality water for all, forever? A. The Breede-Overberg Catchment Management Agency (BOCMA) plays a central role in protecting, using, developing, conserving, managing and...