With bustling lanes filled with boutique shops, galleries and art performances, Durban’s R40m Rivertown Precinct is finally ready to take flight. The project, initiated by eThekwini Municipality’s Catalytic Projects Unit, will bridge the space...
With World Environment Day taking place on Wednesday 5 June, protecting ecosystems from pollution has taken center stage. Used lubricating oil and grease is a hazardous waste that if dumped down drains or poured onto the ground, can contaminate...
Industry body, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) congratulated Cyril Ramaphosa on his inauguration as President of South Africa. However, CESA would like to see the re-instatement of Stakeholder Engagement processes, aimed at creating a...
Virgin Active says that it aims to minimise the production of plastic waste at all its clubs and to reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfills through its Net Zero Waste initiative. Virgin Active will manufacture new materials from the...
Malaysia will send back almost 3 000 metric tons of non-recyclable plastic waste to countries including the United States, Great Britain, Canada and Australia in a move to avoid becoming a “dumping ground” for rich nations. Environment...
The Refillery, Johannesburg’s very first plastic-free grocery store is helping South Africans fill their pantries, while addressing the growing plastic pollution crisis. Source: News24
Overloading has become standard practice for much of the local waste collection industry. A new vehicle from Sinotruk has been designed with overloading in mind, overcoming the negative effects associated with this common practice. It is no secret...
On 5 June 2019 is World Environment Day and it’s themed #BeatAirPollution. The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) has recognised that this theme has come at a time that is specifically relevant to South Africa as a new Carbon...
President Cyril Ramaphosa assented to the long-awaited Carbon Tax Act 2019, which was gazetted on 23 May 2019. The same day, the President also assented to the Customs and Excise Amendment Act 2019, which amends the Customs and Excise Act of 1964,...
The Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire is a prime example of a successful toll road business that serves as an important catalyst for regional socio-economic growth. Bakwena’s new commercial manager, Solomon Kganyago, speaks to IMIESA about...
