Absorbent Health Products (AHP) such as diapers or nappies are classified as general waste in South Africa, so long as they don’t come from healthcare facilities. This means AHP waste can be co-mingled with household waste for municipal collection...
As part of government’s efforts to curb e-waste, a community in the North West has been provided with a means to dispose of their old electronic devices. This is part of government’s response to the increasing number of electronic devices being...
Consumers and businesses are constantly striving for the latest and greatest technology. However, behind the pursuit of cutting-edge devices lies a significant environmental toll – one that often goes unnoticed. The production of new...
Landfills create leachate, a liquid that seeps from waste, which is highly hazardous and can contaminate groundwater. SRK Consulting, an international consulting firm that offers technical services to the natural resource industries, maintains that...
