Since 2003, the South African paper industry has diverted more than 20 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging from landfill. South Africa recycled 1.15 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging in 2021, representing a paper recovery rate of...
South African coffeehouse, Bootlegger Coffee has partnered with food waste management specialist company Ywaste, to turn its waste into compost. Bootlegger Coffee Company’s customers can now buy their gardening essentials along with their...
Mpact Plastics is leading the way in developing a circular economy within the manufacturing industry in South Africa – through implementing sustainable products and manufacturing processes. During 2019, Mpact Plastics designed a recyclable plastic...
Here’s another dose of Infrastructure News latest positive news to come about from the month of July. Gauteng waste reclaimers collect 700,000kg of plastic initiatives A group of about 50 Gauteng-based waste reclaimers have reportedly collected...
Last year, the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (dtic) established the South African Metering Industry Association (SAMIA). WASA interviewed chairperson Edwin Sibiya about the local metering industry. “SAMIA’s primary purpose is to...
International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing a $30 million loan to Averda, one of the largest privately-owned integrated waste management companies in Africa and the Middle East. The ground-breaking agreement will help deliver...
Annually, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) celebrates the Clear River Campaign in a bid to clean up and protect the water resources. Under the theme “South Africa is a water source country, clean up and protect our water resources” the...
With stage 6 loadshedding, increasing fuel prices, day zero and winter, we all need some good news. Infrastructure News brings you all the latest positive news to come about from the month of June. Matjhabeng water plants receive massive security...
Though the mining and power sectors tend to take up much of the spotlight around carbon emission reduction strategies in Africa, construction sectors must not be overlooked in the drive towards achieving Net-Zero. WSP in Africa Property &...
