The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturer Association (SAPPMA) is firm that recycled plastic cannot be used in pressure pipes. Pressure pipes are used to transport drinking water, gas, and wastewater when a system cannot rely on gravity. These...
As South Africa moves towards a circular economy, waste streams are being treated as a resource. There has been a considerable push towards recycling and reuse, and organic waste is an often-overlooked stream that can lead to a positive...
South Africa’s water infrastructure is deteriorating. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) estimates that the country needs to spend over R90 billion a year over the next decade to repair and upgrade existing infrastructure, a clear...
Piping, fittings, and their installation are often standardised but this is not always the case. As South Africa grapples with its water infrastructure the need for customised parts becomes more apparent. To help meet this growing requirement,...
