A new global circularity metric has revealed that over 90% of the raw materials used globally are not cycled back into the economy, putting a massive strain on the planet’s natural resources. This alarming statistic was the focal point of the first...
Climate change, slow economic growth, and a disproportionate reliance on mineral resources pose significant threats to sustainability. By adopting the idea of a circular economy, the effects of these challenges could be mitigated or even overcome....
South Africa is increasing its recycling capacity for the management of plastic waste and eliminating plastic pollution, says Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts. “There are various activities aligned to the...
While waste management tends to take a back seat when discussing climate change and economic development on the global agenda, there is a growing awareness that sustainable waste management practices – with a transition to the circular economy –...
The Deep Water Movement is proud to announce the upcoming Crisis Intervention Convention, a pivotal event dedicated to addressing the pressing water and waste issues facing South Africa. Attendance is free to those who register. Go to the website...
The estimated edible portion of food waste throughout the supply chain in South Africa is 10.2 million tonnes per year. This can be broken down into 2.7 million tonnes during agricultural production, 2.4 million tonnes during post-harvest handling...
June 5 is World Environment Day and this year’s theme is Land Restoration, Desertification & Drought Resilience. “These concerns are of the utmost importance to South Africa because the country is greatly susceptible to all three,” says Leon...
The E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) partners with Dell Technologies to educate the public about sustainability and electronic waste. The Children vs Champions campaign is sponsored by Dell Technologies and three of its authorised distributors...
Mary Ngechu – a sustainability ambassador, environmental enthusiast and social entrepreneur – speaks to Infrastructure News on the value of waste, the waste industry in East Africa and her upcoming keynote address at the upcoming International...
