With South Africa celebrating Arbor Month in September, it is a good time to appreciate the role that all trees play in greening our cities, as a food source, in providing timber for construction, as fuel and, of course, as paper, packaging, and...
Hydroflow – an electronic water softener – removes the ‘cholesterol’ from water pipes and heating equipment without the use of chemicals. Comprising minerals (usually calcium and bicarbonate) that are dissolved in water, limescale creates a hard...
We recently reported that confidence is still high in the construction industry’s future. Now we are bringing you 5 good news stories to come about from the month of August. [COVER STORY] Composting can save the world With the disposal of organic...
For three decades, the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) has been promoting the positive economic, environmental and social story of forest-based pulp and paper products. ReSource speaks to Jane Molony, executive director at...
The plastic recycling sector has come a long way in South Africa with improved technology, better implementation of waste regulations, greater consumer awareness, and growth in the market for recycled material. Despite these developments, there...
The mining sector is estimated to consume around 5% of South Africa’s water resources and many are in drought-stricken regions where water is in short supply. This calls for the creation of cost effective, water-efficient solution, built around...
With the disposal of organic waste under increasing control and scrutiny, finding on-site solutions will ensure a legally and environmentally compliant waste management system. A recent study conducted by the CSIR showed that almost 60% of all...
The IFC – International Finance Corporation has provided Averda with a $30 million loan to support sustainable waste management in the Middle East and Africa. This loan is supporting the construction of a new plastics recycling plant in South...
In celebrating Women’s Month, Nedbank has paid tribute to the impact that female entrepreneurs are making on South Africa’s nascent green economy. The energy these women bring to their social enterprises is making a significant positive impact on...