Jan 17, 2022
Today, Coca-Cola Africa Operating Unit (“AOU”) and its bottling partners announced the launch of JAMII, the new Africa-focused sustainability platform. The platform houses the Company’s existing and new sustainability initiatives. Through this...
Jan 17, 2022
Last year saw the UK government call on all businesses to sign up to the globally recognized UN Race to Zero Climate Commitment, by pledging to go One Step Greener during COP26. With 45% of global greenhouse gas emissions coming from the way we...
Dec 8, 2021
A plot of privately owned land that was being used as an informal waste recycling site has been cleared, thanks to a court order. The City of Tshwane has successfully implemented an eviction order with the affected private property owner concerning...
Dec 2, 2021
South Africa’s plastic recycling industry was severely challenged but delivered figures that are to be applauded. This is the opinion of South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) CEO, Charlotte Metcalf, who listed the major...
Dec 1, 2021
In a few weeks, many South Africans will set off for their annual holiday. Sensible travellers will ensure their beach bags and hiking rucksacks contain sunscreens and hats to protect them and their families from the summer sun, and water to slake...
Nov 23, 2021
According to the CSIR and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment’s “Food waste prevention and management – A Guideline for South Africa”, Johannesburg residents on average, throw away 12kgs of food per person per year. By...
Nov 15, 2021
In the waste handling and recycling industry, compaction plays a big role in reducing the size of waste matter so that more of it can be stored. The TANA landfill compactors are able to handle waste on landfills in the most cost-efficient way. We...
Nov 5, 2021
Infrastructure News Round-Up brings you all the latest news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation, and waste management, in just 90 seconds. In the headlines today: Lesotho Highlands Water Project to be fast-tracked Smart robots...
Nov 4, 2021
One of the discussion points at COP26 is around sustainable finance and mobilising public and private finance flows at scale for mitigation and adaptation. A key question to ask is how is this funding issue playing out within the South African...
