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...
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,...
Plastics|SA recently held its Annual General Meeting, where the importance of innovation in the industry was highlighted by the organisation’s chairman, Bernhard Mahl. Mahl issued a challenge to the audience to get out of a survival mindset and...
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...
It may sound unbelievable, but it’s true: it’s more economical and, ultimately, more environmentally friendly to dispose of waste generated in the UK in South Africa. Warren Steele, managing director of UK-based environmental consultancy Resource...
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...
Donald Trump’s recent presidency win has resulted in a nation divided. As street protests continue to rampage cities such as Boston and Los Angeles, others are celebrating with Trump in jubilation. What many have realised and have expressed in...
Following the State of Capture report released by former public protector Thuli Madonsela a week ago, Cabinet confirmed at the end of last week that Eskom will lead the country’s new nuclear power procurement drive. The decision was based on...
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...
