Members of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) joined delegates in Punta Del Este, Uruguay late last year for the first meeting of the International Negotiation Committee (INC-1) which is charged with creating a global...
While solar panels have a lifespan of several decades, it becomes increasingly important to consider reuse and recycling options as time passes. South Africa’s prolonged energy crisis has been described as the biggest risk to the country’s economy....
With the disposal of organic waste under increasing control and scrutiny, finding on-site solutions will ensure a legally and environmentally compliant waste management system. Earth Probiotic Recycling Solutions which has been operating in the...
Environmental management has become a crucial part of operating a business, and an integral component under this umbrella is waste management. No longer can a business discard all their waste into a ‘general waste’ bin, you need to have a plan for...
National Treasury’s decision to award Drakenstein Municipality a Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) grant of R1.4 billion over the next three financial years is a clear sign that a healthy investment climate has been created in Drakenstein....
While the iLembe District Municipality has developed plans to improve waste management, there are significant challenges around disposal of waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) in the district, writes Paul Jones, Director of Lumec and...
More than 40 local, district and provincial municipalities countrywide have benefitted from strategic sustainability partnerships in 2021/2 – not just improving waste collection and PET plastic recycling rates, but also creating much-needed income...
The annual report of the Waste Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Roadmap has highlighted the importance of evidence and skills in shaping the future of South Africa’s waste sector. The report launched recently also highlighted the impact...
Oct 13, 2022
Many of the process controllers who are involved in wastewater treatment are quite proficient in their understanding of the processes being applied during treatment but need some assistance when it comes to the calculations required to optimise...
