An exciting recycling initiative was launched in the Katorus and Greater Alberton areas, which will initially be piloted by Monde School in Kathelong and will provide surrounding communities with the facilities to recycle. Adding sustainability to...
Domestic space and water heating contributes to a significant amount of an average home’s CO₂ emissions, therefore reducing these is of paramount importance. In order to reduce CO₂ emissions, we need to seek new, more effective means of heating...
The recent Conference of Parties, COP 17, meeting in Durban was its usual rollercoaster ride, ending with a surprise commitment by most of the 200 countries which took part to continue the Kyoto Protocol, along with a draft of other climate change...
A petrochemicals group involved in affordable housing made from mining and manufacturing by-products, as well as an Eco Industrial Park in the hub of the Free State? Could the world’s largest maker of motor fuels from coal and one of South Africa’s...
Over and above assessing the direct carbon tax cost in South Africa once the verdict is published by National Treasury in February 2012, the country must count the indirect cost of the tax on the competitiveness of its logistics and supply chain...
WATER TREATMENT Water scarcity (hydric stress) is an imminent global challenge. The demand for desalination technologies is increasing steadily. It is estimated that half of all installed desalination capacity worldwide is treated by reverse...
Two biogas scrubbing and cogeneration – combined heat and power (CHP) plant –are scheduled for the Northern Wastewater Treatment Works and the Driefontein Wastewater Treatment Works. Until now, the biogas produced by the WWTW plants has been used...
Minimising toxic substances, decreasing production costs GEA Westfalia Seperator Group, the world’s leading company for mechanical separation technology, has set another worldwide standard in terms of economy, efficiency and environmental...
Looking back at waste management over the last 25 years, there have been many changes South Africa has experienced. Many things have changed for the good but unfortunately despite these positive changes, there some aspects that never change and, in...
