Dec 7, 2017
The 2018 edition of the Waste-to-Energy Conference seeks to gather thought papers on measures that can be taken to fast-track the circular economy bandwagon. At the conference, latest waste-to-energy conversion technologies and systems that include...
South Africans are recycling more plastic than ever before according to the latest plastics recycling figures released by Plastics SA. Anton Hanekom, Executive Director for Plastics SA, says the results of its annual survey into plastics recycling...
In 1812, the Brothers Grimm published “Children’s and Household Tales”, containing many of the well-known and famous fairy tales, such as Hansel and Gretel, The Frog Prince, and the fabled one of the long-haired Rapunzel. One of those stories...
MetPac-SA, the new industry body representing the interests of the local metal packaging industry, will be joining forces with the various packaging streams in South Africa during the month of September to encourage households to practice mindful...
Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has called for transformation in the waste sector so it can significantly contribute to the growth of the secondary materials economy. She believes this will help foster job creation at an entry level, and...
At least 90% of printed circuit boards and 80% of plastic recovered from electronic waste (e-waste) in South Africa is exported for reprocessing, a recent study showed. The study, which was carried out by Mintek, the Department of Science and...
MetPac-SA was recently announced as the new Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) tasked with representing the interests of the metal packaging industry. Delanie Bezuidenhout, CEO of MetPac-SA explained that the organisation will be focused...
South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) could increase by 0.5% if resources are introduced back into the environment through waste stream management. This is according to a new study undertaken by the Energy Research Centre of the University of...
Polystyrene recycling in South Africa showed increased growth in 2016, contrary to international reports that suggest the material has been “challenging to recycle”, or in some instances, is unrecyclable. The reprocessing of expanded and high...
