South Africa’s plastic recycling industry was severely challenged but delivered figures that are to be applauded. This is the opinion of South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) CEO, Charlotte Metcalf, who listed the major...
In a few weeks, many South Africans will set off for their annual holiday. Sensible travellers will ensure their beach bags and hiking rucksacks contain sunscreens and hats to protect them and their families from the summer sun, and water to slake...
According to the CSIR and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment’s “Food waste prevention and management – A Guideline for South Africa”, Johannesburg residents on average, throw away 12kgs of food per person per year. By...
The Department of Water and Sanitation has called on residents to value their sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of illnesses in communities. This comes as the global community commemorated World Toilet Day, which is observed annually on...
South Africa faces plenty of challenges, from load shedding to water shortages, unemployment, and lack of housing or proper sanitation. The need to create economic sustainability has become crucial. The government is set to implement...
Infrastructure News Round-Up brings you all the latest news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation, and waste management, in just 90 seconds. In the headlines today: Trevor Noah Foundation donates R8 million to the youth-driven...
All too often, the quality of aggregate is overlooked in favour of price – a choice that can cost the engineer, contractor and end-user dearly in the long run. Quality and consistency of aggregate will make or break a project’s success – be it in...
Department of Trade Industry and Competition establishes The South African Metering Industry Association to strengthen the metering industry and stimulate employment. Since the designation of both residential electricity and water meters, direct...
South Africa’s construction industry has a pivotal role to play in helping the country meet its 2050 goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero, says Databuild CEO Morag Evans, but this requires immediate and decisive action around the...
