As South Africa embraces circular economy principles and pushes for higher recycling rates, landfills remain a cornerstone of national waste management. Yet, their role is evolving. Modern facilities are no longer just about disposal, they are...
In East London, a company is changing how South Africa thinks about food waste. Nambu, founded in 2018, initially focused on farming insects as a protein source for livestock. Today, the business is positioning insects as an essential service in...
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa’s (IWMSA) Central Branch recently celebrated the significant contribution of women to the waste management sector. Speaking as Central Branch Chairperson and Council member, Makgabo van Niekerk...
Managing waste is the cornerstone of any functioning city. For Johannesburg, South Africa’s most populous city with 4 million residents, this task is done by Pikitup. Established in 2001, Pikitup and the City of Johannesburg entered into a Service...
