The City of Cape Town has invested over R23 million in two new waste drop-off facilities as part of a drive to prevent and minimise illegal dumping. The sites will now provide residents from Blue Downs, Mfuleni, Hillcrest Heights, Khayelitsha and...
The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) is withdrawing the Integrated Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IIWTMP) submitted by the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA) effective immediately. Minister of...
Earthworms are an important part of the soil ecosystem and yet these lowly creatures don’t receive the credit they deserve. This is according to Karen Heron, avid earthworm farmer and founder of Earth Probiotic. Heron says she is constantly in awe...
Long-term sustainable recycling in South Africa requires long-term sustainable investment in the country’s recycling capacity. This is the view of Mpact Recycling managing director John Hunt who says this means investing in recycling facilities...
