Thembisa residents are among the first to benefit from an advanced, lightweight walling technology, which enhances the quality and affordability of residential apartments in a 500-unit project in Extension 27. The four-storey ‘walk-up’ residential...
Companies across South Africa have stepped up this National Energy Month to bring their corporate innovation capabilities forward – in line with Government’s call to find urgent solutions to the country’s energy crisis. Some of the clear-cut...
From Paarl to Fisantekraal and Zebediela to KwaMhlanga, innovative South Africans are turning recyclable waste into revenue streams, all the while uplifting communities and creating jobs. Organisations and individuals across South Africa are...
Consol has launched a multi-faceted campaign to raise awareness around the pollution of our oceans and encourage a switch from single-use to reusable packaging. Scientists tell us that, unless we act soon to remedy the pollution of our oceans, by...
The successful PETCO Separation at Source programme to improve municipal waste management and boost the green economy begins nationwide rollout. A unique programme aimed at upping collection and recycling rates, boosting green economy jobs,...
Colgate South Africa has announced the launch of its new Naturals toothpaste range packaged in the company’s first recyclable plastic tube, in a recycled carton box. Most of today’s toothpaste tubes are made from sheets of plastic laminate –...
We can no longer look at waste management with a linear view. We now are seeing national, as well as global, leaders placing more focus on awareness around the ‘throw-away culture’ that many businesses, individuals, and households have – and for...
On 5 May 2021 the Regulations Regarding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR Regs) came into force under the Waste Act. On the same day, the second round of amendments to the EPR Regs were finally published after extensive consultation with the...
As part of Stellenbosch Municipality’s commitment to becoming a greener and more sustainable valley, the brand new waste material recovery facility (MRF) was launched by Mayor Gesie van Deventer on March 26th. This state of the art facility will...
