The government of Tanzania is in the process of reviewing the National Information, Communications and Technology policy of 2003 to allow recycling of e-waste products in a bid to reduce pollution. Africa is often seen as a ‘dumping ground’ for...
The Chemical and Allied Industries Association (CAIA) launched its2012Responsible Care Performance Report. This is the sixth year that this report forms part of CAIA’s business portfolio. The report is aimed at increasing transparency in the...
E-waste or electronic/electric waste is increasingly becoming a problem in South Africa especially with growing consumption patterns and a rise in living standards. While awareness is slowly on the increase the pace has been very slow. Research...
Lexmark South Africa’s has a zero-to-landfill company policy. This includes reducing waste that goes to landfill as well as targeting a 100% recycling rate of the components of all printer cartridges sold. The company’s ‘Recycling Initiative for...