Growing evidence shows that the efficacy of a circular economy will play a key role in helping companies and countries carry out the commitments outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement, maintain competitive economies, and reduce waste and...
Illegal dumping is becoming an increasing concern for residents in South Africa’s city of Cape Town. The act of illegal dumping, which consists of different types of household waste and rubble, has occurred in vacant areas around the city. This is...
General Motors South Africa’s (GMSA) has been declared a 100% landfill-free organisation, with its two manufacturing sites in Port Elizabeth recently joining its non-manufacturing facilities in achieving zero waste to landfill – four...
The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (GDID) has cemented what it calls a ground-breaking agreement with its contractors to improve on project delivery. The agreement, which will put in place a set of radical measures aimed at...
The first official recycling programme specifically aimed at the local vinyl flooring industry was recently launched in South Africa. Polyflor South Africa was responsible for coming up with the new programme and its CEO, Tandy Coleman, said that...
The holidays are almost upon us and the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is encouraging South Africans to continue recycling their waste this festive season to ultimately lessen the burden on the environment. “The festive...
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...
ERWAT, a truly indigenous South African company, which provides bulk wastewater conveyance and a highly technical and proficient wastewater treatment service to some 2 000 industries and more than 3.5 million people, has a new managing director....
Organisations in KZN were acknowledged for effective and efficient waste management practices at the IWMSA KZN Waste Management Awards 2016. After a rigorous judging process, including site visits and audits, the winners were honoured for their...
