European waste collection company Knowaste has announced plans to launch its absorbent hygiene product (AHP) recycling service in South Africa. The company’s expansion into South Africa is part of its campaign to tackle the global issue of nappy...
Durban (eThekwini) is equipping itself for climate and societal changes which the city will experience in the coming years. In an effort to become a more resilient city, Durban has joined the Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities Programme....
Looking at waste paper as a resource instead of a liability will help the paper and print industry go a long way in adopting sustainable natural resource management. According to the World Bank, about 1.6 billion people depend on forest...
Households in metropolitan municipalities are generally more satisfied than those in smaller municipalities, particularly rural municipalities. This is according to the latest Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) report on the state of basic service...
The Special Economic Zones areas of Tubatse and Musina-Makhado in the Eastern Cape will benefit from thousands of new human settlements that are scheduled for construction in upcoming months. Government said it aimed to deliver 80,000 housing units...
South Africa has not seen the last of El Niño conditions according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). It has been predicted that the next summer has increased the likelihood for the development of El Niño, which are often associated with...
By Songo Didiza There is very little doubt that South Africa is set to become a leader in the green building movement. As a matter of fact the 2016 World Green Building Trends report indicated that South Africa is anticipated to lead the global...
Energy security remains elusive on the African continent and is one of the biggest challenges engulfing the utility sector, according to KPMG experts. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that two out of three people in sub-Saharan...
Waste disposal norms and standards have been implemented at South Africa’s 876 in order to minimise pollution and protect the health and safety of residents by correctly containing the waste. Jan Palm, President of the Institute of Waste Management...
