The wastewater industry can respond to climate change by improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gases and generating additional energy through biogas. By Hennie Pretorius, industry manager: Water & Wastewater, Endress+Hauser In the...
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate urges residents to embark on a journey of self-sufficiency in 2024, by implementing home composting systems and using the compost to grow food. Food gardening not only contributes to...
In the aftermath of a special council meeting regarding a waste collection report in Cape Town, the ANC has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of being a party in crisis. The meeting, closed to the public, revealed a report implicating a senior...
Roughly 122 million tonnes of waste is generated in Africa per year. Of this waste, a maximum of only 10% is recycled or recovered for other uses, while at least 90% is landfilled or dumped illegally. Waste management has...
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) will host the International Solid Waste Association Conference (ISWA) – the foremost event in the field of solid waste management – on South African soil for the first time in...
Sanitech, a trusted sanitation and hygiene services provider, is proud to present the Sanisure solution. Sanisure is an advanced product that supports organisations in various sectors – such as mining and industrial sites, residential...
Residents and business owners in uMhlanga are encouraged to make use of the newly introduced e-waste bin, an initiative spearheaded by Umhlanga Tourism in collaboration with the full support of the Umhlanga UIP. This bin, located adjacent to the...
Mining operations are integral to various industries, providing essential resources for manufacturing and infrastructure development. However, the extraction of valuable metals from ore involves the extensive use of water, resulting in mining...
A Surge in Solar Adoption Prompts Calls for Responsible Recycling Practices In a historic shift, 2023 has witnessed a remarkable surge in South Africa’s embrace of solar energy, with corporations and civil society making unprecedented...