The latest declared glass recycling rate in South Africa is now, according to The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC), 40.1%; a 230% growth in annual volumes recycled since the inception of TGRC six years ago. Evidence of a shift in consumer behaviour,...
Understanding carbon and carbon measuring is vital to sustaining business success and brand loyalty with consumers. This lesson series provides base-line knowledge in this fundamental area of environmental responsibility.
Mathane Makgatho assumed her new position as group treasurer at Transnet on 1 March 2013, and is tasked with driving Transnet’s funding strategy along with managing rating agencies, investor and lender relationships. This includes raising a third...
Due to the hard work by the Maputo Port CEO, Osório Lucas, and previous Maputo Corridor Logistics Initiative (MCLI) CEO Brenda Horne-Ferreira, groundbreaking amendments have been made to the transit customs legislation in Mozambique. Until...
Taking action to bridge the gap between policymakers and water researchers in Africa The second virtual conference on joint action towards water knowledge management, presented by the NEPAD Southern African Network for Water Centers of Excellence...
Students and personnel from Stellenbosch University are participating in ‘Walking the Talk’ on Tuesday, 19 March as part of a global effort to raise awareness about each and everyone’s right to clean water. The walk will start at 12:50 from the...
The latest census showed that South Africa is winning the challenge of providing water services to its rapidly expanding population: 91% of households now have access to piped water, compared to 85% in 2001. Nowhere is this commitment more evident...
In light of what they have termed “unfounded accusations”, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has released a statement reaffirming their Blue Drop Status and therefore the exceptional quality of their drinking water. “The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan...
The Weekly State of Reservoirs on 2013.03.11: Click below link for the report 20130311weekly
In 2020, households will reuse stormwater collected on their roof. The overall quality of this water is good, although it can be contaminated by airborne impurities and contact with the ground. Even if filtered on-site, the quality of stormwater...
