The South African Water Meter Manufacturers’ Association has welcomed new government plans to invest billions of rand into infrastructural projects, urging that the conservation of dwindling water resources be among its most important priorities....
Recycling PET, the plastic used to manufacturer beverage bottles and food containers, has helped generate almost 26 000 indirect jobs, said Petco CEO, Cheri Scholtz. Scholtz believed the plastics recycling industry can reduce poverty across South...
A loan scheme and methodological guidelines adopted at this year’s African Carbon Forum in Addis Ababa are looking to smooth Africa’s entry into carbon markets, with East Africa set to play a leading role. The move is designed to allow more African...
Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies South Africa has been awarded a turnkey project valued at R19 million by vehicle manufacturer, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa. The contract involves the design, supply, installation and...
Article by Dr Inga Jacobs, President of Young Water Professionals, WISA. It is widely recognised that capacity building and sustainable knowledge transfer are critical concerns for several sectors in South Africa, and the water sector is no...
Earth scientist, Dr Chris Hartnady, has called on stakeholders to not only be aware of the environmental impacts and geophysical risks of shale gas production, but also to evaluate the full energy cost and other economic considerations. Scientist...
Water Services Authorities such as the Cacadu and Siyanda District municipalities have a responsibility to ensure delivery in their area of jurisdiction, as mandated by the Municipal Water Services Act (No. 108 of 1997). However, many of these...
In what was hailed as a first for the motor industry, a renowned vehicle brand has partnered with The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) to facilitate the placement of glass banks at all its dealerships countrywide. The reuse and recycling of raw,...
The West Coast District Municipality (WCDM) is getting to grips with the management of the coastal zone in a sustainable and integrated way – appointing consulting engineers and scientists to assess the current situation and propose a strategy...
