BASF and Jaguar Land Rover are trialing a new innovative recycling process which converts plastic waste into premium grade material, which could feature on JLR’s future vehicles. The ChemCycling process, up-cycles domestic waste pyrolysis oil...
Each year, millions of people around the world are encouraged to refuse single-use plastics as part of “Plastic Free July”. According to the organisers of this campaign, their aim is to see a world without plastic waste. Plastics SA and the global...
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) together with the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF, formerly the Department of Environmental Affairs) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to commemorate...
The UN has estimated that the global population will near 11.3 billion by 2060. Populations in Africa are expected to experience just as much exponential growth – with the continent expected to reach over 2.5 billion by 2050, representing – quite...
A 76-year-old man who collects recyclable materials will soon be trading in his old cart for a new set of wheels. One that’ll not only boost his business but will also help a local pre-school. Source: eNCA
With the planet at a ‘tipping point’, civil society, industry and public sector have to take urgent collective action to reduce plastic, eliminate waste and ensure food and water security, experts said at the opening of IFAT Africa. Speaking at the...
Overloading has become standard practice for much of South Africa’s waste collection industry. A new vehicle from Sinotruk has been designed with overloading in mind, overcoming the negative effects associated with this common practice.
The rapid rate of urbanisation, combined with steady population growth, is placing pressure on existing wastewater treatment plants, pushing up processing and maintenance costs. IMIESA speaks to SiyabulelaFanie, CEO at OPECS, about a revolutionary...
The eThekwini Municipality has warned contractors of the dire consequences should they not honour agreements. The contract of a company doing Waste Removal Services was cancelled after they failed to deliver and the services have been taken...
