South Africa’s landfill sites are home to a thriving hidden economy that saves municipalities an estimated R700 million every year. This is according to a recent study by researchers affiliated to the DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Food Security...
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...
