Solid waste remains problematic for the country because at this point, landfill sites are not required to provide figures to the environmental department. This is about to change. According to Albi Modise, Chief Director Communications, for the...
The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Ms Edna Molewa arrived in Hyderabad, India on Tuesday to attend the meeting of the eleventh Conference of Parties (COP11) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The South African delegation...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that a further 3 200 MW of energy will be procured by 2020 under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP), over and above the 3 725 MW already sought. Acting Chief Director of...
The link between coal as an energy source and its effects on water sources is not often made or discussed, but a new report released by Greenpeace on October 18, has brought this very important element to the fore. In South Africa, around a million...
At the start of October, Pikitup rolled out its second phase its Separation at Source Project to the Zondi serviced depot areas in Soweto. The project not only encourages residents to recycle their household refuse, which is ordinarily tossed away,...
The Plastics Institute of South Africa (PISA) has announced the winners of the Student Design Competition, held in partnership with POLYCO (the industry association promoting the recycling of polyolefin plastics in South Africa), Plastics|SA,...
Rexburg Recycling is 100% dedicated to spreading the good news of recycling, and absolutely committed to teaching, and educating the resident’s of our great city about the ease or recycling as well as the benefits of doing so.
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, plans to expand its business dealings in Africa. Embraer has entered into a deal with the African Development Bank to enable airlines on the continent to acquire new planes from the company. The company is...
The first train service to transport hematite products from Swaziland to South Africa’s Richards Bay will begin in November and is also expected to stimulate job creation, said Transnet Freight Rail (TFR). “TFR has successfully...
According to the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu), the labour court has instructed Rea Vaya bus drivers to end their strike and return to work. Samwu spokesperson Phumlile Shange said the order was made on Wednesday. “This is an...
