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E-waste threat soars – UN report

By Frances Ringwood A report published by UN think tank, the UN University, has found that e-waste volumes in East and South-east Asia have rocketed by 63% in the last five years. The main culprit is China’s burgeoning middle class and its hunger...
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Eskom’s future has already been decided

Opinion piece by Bruce Raw, Energy Programme Manager at GreenCape The process of grid liberalisation is already underway in South Africa, but rather than being seen as threat, it presents opportunities for all players in the energy market,...

Across borders

Brent Mahoney* of Averda SA recently returned from an incredible, year-long adventure – spanning three continents – where he gained a global perspective on localised landfilling.   While Averda was establishing itself as a leading waste...

Upcycled PET bottles used to build school in Diepsloot

Bottle 2 Build is rethinking plastic with its initiative that upcycles used PET bottles. The bottles are used as low cost building material after they have been used as water or juice bottles. Keith Petitt from Bottle 2 Build discusses how the PET...
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Isuzu’s solution to shortage of skilled drivers

Two of the biggest challenges facing operators today are a severe lack of skilled drivers and the threat of down time, Duncan Young, manager at Isuzu in Port Elizabeth said. The company said it has the potential to save operators thousands of rand...