South African communities are increasingly becoming aware of how their own actions and projects can add value to their surroundings. This is not only in terms of improving the environment but also in creating safer, cleaner neighbourhoods with...
The Western Cape is the top performing province in the 2023 Blue Drop Report, claiming 15 of the 26 Blue Drop Awards. And while the province celebrates that success, they are working hard to improve the water supply systems that were rated critical...
Traditionally, recycling has been easily associated with materials like plastic, paper, glass, and metal. However, ‘organic waste’ and ‘recycling’ and are less likely to be used in the same sentence. As we celebrate National Recycling Week in South...
Werner Pumps, a leading manufacturer of high-pressure jetting equipment in South Africa, has patented its wet and dry combination jetting and vacuum truck unit, designed and manufactured locally in South Africa. The company has already built and...
Since waste is an inevitable byproduct of development, effective waste management is essential. While there are newer technologies available nowadays, there remains a need for landfills. Landfills are not the pits of rot that they once were, and...
Lizette van der Walt is a lawyer specialising in environmental law. In her 27 years of experience, she noticed a general confusion around environmental laws in South Africa and decided to help by creating the Enviro Legal app. This app is designed...
As more people move to urban areas, there is an increasing need for cities to become more efficient, sustainable, and liveable. Smart city initiatives explore how advanced technologies – such as data analytics, IoT, and artificial intelligence –...
Renowned author and environmental thought leader, Jeremy Rifkin, has just launched his latest book, Planet Aqua: Rethinking Our Home in the Universe. The book introduces a groundbreaking perspective on the future of life on Earth, reshaping our...
While waste management tends to take a back seat when discussing climate change and economic development on the global agenda, there is a growing awareness that sustainable waste management practices – with a transition to the circular economy –...
