As the world marked International e-Waste Day on Monday 14th October, the public is being encouraged to recycle their e-waste and declutter their homes. Every year millions of electrical and electronic devices are discarded as products break or...
Globally, the scale of the plastic crisis is staggering. In fact, more plastic has been produced in the last decade than in the entire 20th century combined according to earthday.org, underscoring the pressing need for change. However, amidst this...
Water disregards borders, but people don’t. Shared river basins in Africa necessitate transboundary water agreements. Crucial for co-operation and peace, these agreements ensure sustainable development by managing conflicts and promoting...
The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has released the findings of a recent study providing an updated overview of the current market conditions for PVC and HDPE pipes in South Africa. This comprehensive analysis...
In today’s construction industry, the twin imperatives of sustainability and efficiency are driving transformative innovations. One such advancement making waves is the use of fibre in concrete, replacing traditional steel reinforcement. This...
Polyco, in partnership with Massmart, is proud to announce a joint sponsorship aimed at empowering waste reclaimers with vital Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hygiene packs valued over R500 000. We applaud Massmart for acknowledging the...
Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says improving rural human settlements, both in terms of the rural ecological environment and the creation of a healthy rural human settlements environment, is an area that requires intensive research....
The new Catchment management agencies (CMAs) (Vaal-Orange, Pongola-Umzimkhulu, Mzimvubu-Tsitsikamma, and Limpopo-Olifants) will work alongside the existing Breede-Olifants and Inkomati-Usuthu CMAs. CMAs are responsible for the planning,...
The Department of Water and Sanitation advise communities and water users along the Harts and Vaal rivers from Christiana downstream to be careful in the use of the raw (untreated) water from the rivers. Communities are advised not to drink or come...
