The V&A Waterfront has reaffirmed its commitment to lessening the impact of plastics on the environment. The V&A Waterfront is signing up to the SA Plastics Pact, as well as hosting a new research study with restaurants in the precinct...
According to figures released by the PET Recycling Company (PETCO), billions of bottles were diverted from landfill last year as a result of various recycling efforts. New statistics from PETCO indicate that the country’s PET (polyethylene...
Over the past decade, ‘sustainability’ has become a global buzzword; however, the imperative behind the word is more than just a box-ticking exercise. Authored by Mark Boshoff, head: Transformation and Sustainability, Nedbank During 2015, the UN...
Spiralling electricity costs are placing increasing pressure on municipalities to reduce consumption. This is particularly the case for water and wastewater plants, which tend to be among the heaviest users, says Hugo du Plessis, senior project...
The 147 MW Karusa wind farm is now connected to the national grid and is geared up to produce more than 500 GWh of renewal energy annually. The power is generated via Vestas V136-4.2MW turbines, the largest on the African continent to date. The...
We are currently facing a global evolution of professional work. With the rise of the 4th Industrial Revolution, and the buzz around the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Big Data, there are still many professionals...
Unveiled by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 25 July 2022, South Africa’s latest energy action plan provides a more immediate response to the country’s power crisis and opens the door for widespread private sector participation. “What was great about...
Endress+Hauser’s smart instrumentation combined with digital solutions create efficient, compliant water and wastewater (W/WW) treatment plants. The water industry has undergone enormous changes in the past 20 years. It used to be the...
As building developers and owners face growing expectations from customers to combat the risks associated with global warming, the number of companies portraying themselves as committed to the protection of the environment is rapidly increasing....
A new chapter has unfolded in the earthmoving equipment industry where two giants in the sector are cooperating to supply a thriving wheel loader brand and keep up with demand. Due to the keen pricing, low operating costs and extreme reliability of...
