While some people see rubble as mere rubbish, visionary people around South Africa have seen opportunities to earn a living while saving the environment. Such cooperative initiatives were started in Tembisa, Gauteng and Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal...
Nearly every household in the country is making simple mistakes that reduce the amount they have the potential to recycle. Why – because they’re not washing and squashing. According to the UK’s fastest-growing commercial waste and...
Investing in the latest technology is Fibertex South Africa’s new game plan. The company plans to use new technology to the increase production capacity of its geotextile, industrial and automotive non-wovens product range. The company’s...
Bloemhof in the North West was yet another city that benefitted from the many initiatives that were launched to as part of World Toilet Day, which was celebrated earlier this month. Minister of Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane, handed-over...
By Frances Ringwood 24 November 2016 Pietermaritzburg – A fire at the New England Road landfill on the weekend which may have been caused by vagrants breaking onto the site is still not yet completely out due to numerous factors...
Having your own municipal recycling facility is the latest trend gaining popularity across South African cities. A bonus is that such projects promote the creation of green jobs which benefit communities as residents learn about good waste...
The biennial Eastern Cape Top Green Organisation Awards recognises organisations in the province for their achievements in responsible environmental management practices. This year’s entrants showcased compliance with legislation and innovative...
“The worst drought in decades” is the reason for the Department of Water and Sanitation’s R2,4 billion irregular expenditure for the 2015/2016 financial year. This is according to the department which said that the drought “necessitated a...
By Dr Sudhir Pillay On 19 November, the world celebrates World Toilet Day – a day officially recognised by the United Nations to promote awareness and inspire the world to tackle the global sanitation crisis. This year’s theme for World Toilet Day...
