Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has called on Eskom’s residential and business customers to use energy sparingly as the winter season approaches. The Minister said this following the power utility’s decision to implement load shedding over...
Ghost fishing is an ever growing danger in our oceans. This occurs when derelict fishing gear that has been discarded, lost, or abandoned, continues to disrupt the natural environment. This gear continues to fish and trap animals, entangle and kill...
The paper aims to communicate the issues associated with the sustainable management of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) in South Africa and the solution that the IT Association of South Africa Producer Environmental Group (ITA PEG) and the...
Around a 100 thousand jobs are available yearly in the recycling industry. The Paper Recycling Association of South Africa says this sector has become a significant employer. To discuss this further we are joined by John Hunt, managing director of...
As part of round four of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPP), Sappi and Scatec Solar have each made great strides towards producing renewable energy. South Africa ha s an immense potential for renewable...
The City of Ekurhuleni is carrying out major refurbishment on a 2.4 kilometre cable to lessen the number of unplanned power interruptions in Sunward Park and surrounding areas. According to the municipality this is part of a multi-year plan adopted...
Food waste also comes with its own environmental concerns. Organic waste in landfills is particularly problematic because it leads to the production of methane gas and leachate which contaminates ground water and contributes to climate change. One...
The first Captains of Construction forum is set to take place next month and it will see high-level decision makers and stakeholders, in the public and private sector discussing key issues in infrastructure development and construction in South...
The second phase of a multi-million rand water works operation, which will increase the amount of clean water to the residents of Port Elizabeth, has been launched. The R126.4-million project will double the clean water supply from the Nooitgedagt...
Although the world’s water supplies are expected to remain sufficient for a global population of nine billion in 2050, continuing overconsumption and the impact of climate change will diminish their availability in many of the planet’s neediest...
