Effective sanitation is the landmark of the modern world. The flushing toilet was invented in 1596 but not widely adopted until the 19th century and has remained virtually unchanged. Toilets account for 80% of commercial water use in buildings,...
Today’s question to the major political parties deals with our polluted water systems. We asked the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party, and RISE Mzansi on 13 March and sent follow-up queries to those who did not respond. Some have...
While life without plastic might be hard to imagine, there is a renewable, recyclable and sustainable alternative to single-use plastics and many other fossil fuel derivatives: wood from responsibly managed plantations and forests. This is the...
Unfortunately, technology alone will never solve the water crisis, we desperately need to go back to basics and adopt a more people centric approach. By Dan Naidoo, chairman, WISA Our absolute disconnect with people was highlighted in a recent...