The City of Cape Town recently honoured 18 organisations for their commitment to water sustainability at the 5th annual Water Star Rating Awards. To date, a total of 95 certificates have been awarded, with the programme growing steadily...
National Housing Finance plays a key role in expanding access to affordable housing and in supporting the development of sustainable human settlements across South Africa and the continent. By targeting the low-to-middle income market, it helps...
As communities around the globe celebrate Earth Day today, local government departments focusing on our environment are taking stock of the growing demands being placed on them as our country navigates the fast-evolving green policy landscape. This...
Desco Electronic Recyclers has partnered with ThorTech, a leader in advanced radiation protection solutions, to elevate safety standards and operational efficiency within the electronics recycling industry. This collaboration integrates ThorTech’s...
Today, on Earth Day, we’re reminded of a startling yet often overlooked fact: food waste is responsible for 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions – a major contributor to climate change that’s frequently overshadowed by the focus on fossil...
Sometimes it is best to let the cliche speak for itself. All the talk of sustainability, and circularity can be construed as an economics first approach to a greener world, but in the background, there is a simple fact, this is our only planet....
The general perception of waste has changed over the past few years. With reuse preferred before recycling, people are becoming more responsible with their waste. As society becomes increasingly tech-driven, the rise in e-waste presents a growing...
The Global Connections Map, compiled by the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) in partnership with the USA’s Water Reuse Association, added three of Cape Town’s water reuse schemes to its map. This interactive online tool showcases the...
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the Department of Water and Sanitation’s decision to allocate an additional R317 million in water infrastructure grants to...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is preparing for the imminent release of water from the Pongolapoort Dam in Jozini, northern KwaZulu-Natal. This follows weeks of heavy rainfall that have caused several dams in the region to...
