Scientists have accidentally engineered an enzyme capable of breaking down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) that could assist in combating the world’s growing plastic waste problem. The enzyme is based on a naturally occurring bacteria first...
While Cape residents are still reeling from the water crisis gripping the region, the province could soon be facing a waste crisis as landfills are almost at maximum capacity. According to the Western Cape Environmental Affairs Department some of...
Ongoing investment and growth at one of the country’s largest tyre recyclers, is showing that it is possible to shrink the ever-growing mountain of truck tyres threatening to become a national environmental hazard whilst also creating a profitable...
Learners at Grayston Preparatory School recently saw the concept of reduce, reuse, recycle in action after they received a donation of five recycled chandeliers. The chandeliers, which are shaped into exquisite balls of white flowers, are made from...