Department of Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has announced her intention to amend certain provisions of the National Environmental Management Act and specific environmental management acts through the National Environmental Management...
Reliable, accurate and practical protocols for monitoring of biogas at landfill sites in South Africa is a significant component of due diligence for local authorities. Some progress has been made to formulate legislation governing air emissions to...
Tristan Wiggill learns that vehicle and workshop audits can save operators thousands of rands. At a point in his career, transport veteran Vic Oliver was contracted to independently audit the vehicles and workshops of a major bottling company with...
Implementers of projects have the knack of focusing on what they know very well, often leaving out what they do not know. Usually, this comes back to bite them. An example is in the integration of leadership. Countries in the Southern African...
Every year, cool-drink can recycling company Collect-a-Can, encourages learners to tackle the “green-challenge” head-on for a cleaner planet. These young eco-warriors are encouraged to collect as many empty cans as possible to stand a chance to be...
Global environmental organisation Ocean Conservancy announced on 30 September the international launch of “Stemming the Tide: Land-based strategies for a plastic-free ocean” – a solutions-oriented report in partnership with the McKinsey Center for...
By Reuters Green beer may not sound too appealing, but in Mwanza,Tanzania, it’s going down a treat. A locally produced “greener” brew not only slakes the thirst but is also reducing the carbon footprint of the country’s second largest...
An all-round sewer and drain cleaning machine, capable of cleaning lines up to 250 mm wide,is set to take the municipal sector by storm. The Ridgid K-15000SP Sectional Machine, available from Dowson & Dobson Industrial (D&D), is described...
The City of Cape Town will soon meet with the National Government to discuss possible water restrictions over the coming dry season. While the City does what it can to reduce water losses, responsible water use by residents, as prescribed by the...
