Plastic litter is now almost ubiquitous in the World’s oceans, extending from the coast far out to sea, and down onto the sea floor. Macroscopic plastic (bottles, plastic bags, old toys, etc.) is in evidence on most tourist beaches, in harbours and...
Research has shown that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) and elevated temperature can accelerate the process of oxidation which in turn can reduce the strength of geosynthetic materials. In South Africa the temperature in most regions can...
People may consider organic waste a liability: it’s smelly, soggy, attracts flies, and potentially generates methane gas in landfills. A feasibility study carried out by the City of Cape Town during 2013 asks whether households can successfully...
The paper aims to communicate the issues associated with the sustainable management of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) in South Africa and the solution that the IT Association of South Africa Producer Environmental Group (ITA PEG) and the...
