East Rand Water Care Company (ERWAT) is implementing new technologies at two of its plants that represent first-time applications for the group. Leading the way in Africa and South Africa, ERWAT is a visionary leader in the field of wastewater...
South Africa is beginning to experience a progression in waste management and starting to explore innovative technologies in dealing with waste in a responsible manner, says Jan Palm, president of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern...
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...
South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) could increase by 0.5% if resources are introduced back into the environment through waste stream management. This is according to a new study undertaken by the Energy Research Centre of the University of...
The glamorous inaugural Free State ‘Cleanest and Greenest Municipality Competition’ saw Earth warriors swap overalls for cocktail dresses and bowties. Filled with tension and excitement, the Phillip Sanders resort where the event was held, was...
South Africa’s waste management landscape is changing, and rather than a sudden change, there is a steady incremental change each year as the country moves towards a more sustainable waste management model. This is according to the latest GreenCape...
South Africa’s paper recycling rates match up to many developed economies. The volume of paper and paper packaging recovered globally for recycling has increased substantially over the past decade. In 2000, the Paper Recycling Association of South...
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is excited to announce their first training session on the impact of human activities on the environment. Join this Level 1 Accredited Waste Management in Midrand from 15 to 16 March...
Polystyrene recycling in South Africa showed increased growth in 2016, contrary to international reports that suggest the material has been “challenging to recycle”, or in some instances, is unrecyclable. The reprocessing of expanded and high...
