By Vicky du Toit One of the criticisms of the event industry is the tendency to create waste. Several years back, the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees hosted in the Sundays River Valley outside Port Elizabeth, took the decision to “go green”. ...
The Polystyrene Packaging Council (PSPC) of South Africa is proud to unveil its new-look website hosted on www.polystyrenepackaging.co.za. According to Adri Spangenberg, director of PSPC, the new site has been designed to be a virtual showcase of...
Imagine having answers to all your geosynthetic queries at the touch of a button? Engineered lining specialists at Kaytech have developed an app that gives users access to wide-ranging geosynthetic support at the touch of a smart-phone screen....
Organised by the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), the Landfill and Waste Treatment Interest Group (LAWTIG) and Gigsa, Landfill 2015 will offer delegates the opportunity to be at the forefront of the latest waste management...
Reports have been coming out of Durban over the last two weeks that uMlazi residents are furious over uncollected domestic refuse that’s been piling up outside their homes. Men claiming to be uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) veterans allegedly threatened...
The secondary materials economy provides numerous environmental benefits and business opportunities. But without the right equipment, margins shrink and the benefits are lost. That’s why recyclers need reliable machinery that’s stood the test of...
PETCO was established 10 years ago to reduce the environmental and social impacts of PET products, and to realise the social and economic benefits that recycling provides. This investment by industry, and the commitment by PETCO, has achieved...
On 10 June this year, the City of Cape Town took delivery of five Dulevo 5000 Veloce street sweepers. These compact machines are faster, more resource efficient, and boast better air filtration than anything else on the local market. Dramatically...
While South Africa continues to be confronted by the energy challenge, government will continue to work toward a reliable energy mix, says President Jacob Zuma. Giving the nation an update since the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in February,...
The industrial precinct of Cape Town International airport seems an unlikely location for one of Africa’s most revolutionary hotels. Since opening in 2013 the aptly named Hotel Verde has received numerous Awards and accolades and now proudly...
