Shipping accounts for 13% of the carbon dioxide emitted by transport. The industry has been set a target of halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, relative to 2008 levels, but on current trends, they could possibly increase by 250% instead. *By...
One of the planet’s most pressing problems is the incorrect disposal of waste. About 2.01 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste is generated annually, according to the World Bank, of which at least 33% of that isn’t managed in an environmentally...
Infrastructure News Round-Up brings you all the latest news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation, and waste management, in just 90 seconds. In our headlines this week: Cement & Concrete SA established to drive the industry...
Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for the South African paper and paper packaging sector, is calling on South African food producers to help drive awareness that food and beverage cartons are recyclable. This initiative...