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...
In a move to further decarbonise its footprint Sappi has partnered with Enpower Trading, a National Energy Regulator of South Africa licensed company, for a 175GWh per annum renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Sustainability goals...
We have the waste, and now we have another solution for it. Converting cellulose fibre-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol using a specialised fermentation process. Ethanol is a versatile starting material used in industrial...
by Duncan Nortier Business today is not the business of yesterday. It isn’t enough to be merely profitable, companies must adhere to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards – with waste management as an essential element on this...
In today’s business environment, companies cannot succeed without embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into their businesses. Part of this roadmap towards sustainability must include effective waste management. The...
The answer is yes, some will pay – provided it is a reliable, quality service. This has been proven through an unprecedented pilot project at four informal settlements in Durban, KwaZulu Natal where there are currently over 100 paying...
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a critical tool for promoting a sustainable future in South Africa, addressing environmental challenges such as pollution, waste management, and mitigating resource depletion. As the CEO of The Glass...
Demolition of older, compromised structures – from residential buildings to industrial facilities – can have significant environmental and social implications. The demolition process can generate a huge quantity of waste, including hazardous...
Around 7 million people in South Africa use on-sitesanitation with little attention given to the operation and management of these systems. Fortunately, this is changing, and the development of the Faecal Sludge Management Strategy (FSMS) is a step...
