The term toxic waste is widely used and difficult to define. For easy reference it should include substances which are harmful to life and the environment ie poisonous, radioactive, flammable, explosive, corrosive, carcinogenic, mutagenic, and...
Nairobi’s $314 million (R3.5billion) waste-to-energy project is scheduled to launch later this month. The solid waste recycling plant that will turn millions of cubic tonnes of solid, organic and inorganic waste into electricity is expected to take...
A new research chair, sponsored by the East Rand Water Care Company (ERWAT) will focus on innovation in water research, as well as upping water treatment and management skills in the water sector. The ERWAT Chair in Wastewater Management will be...
The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa, the Premier of the Northern Cape Sylvia Lucas and provincial MEC’s will launch the Colesberg Waste Water Treatment Works in the Umsobomvu Local Municipality, Northern Cape today. The...
Professionals in the waste industry now have access to the recently published Global Waste to Energy Plant Market report. The report provides an analysis of the global waste to energy (WTE) plant market for the period 2009–2016 along with a...
Take a look at these five helpful apps targeted at waste management: 1. Site Waste Management Plan Checklist This appprovides a structure for waste delivery and disposal at all stages during a construction project. It covers responsibility,...
In the past year South Africa has seen a sharp rise in the amount of waste treated than in previous years. According to statistics from the South African Waste Information Centre, a total of18 165 798 tonnes of waste was treated last year. This is...
The e-Waste Association of South Africa’s (eWasa) national e-waste collection day is taking place on 1 February. Community members are invited to bring broken electronics, gadgets and appliances to be safely refurbished or recycled. Drop-offs for...
WasteCon 2014 welcomes the submission of abstracts for original contribution to the field. The closing date for online submissions is 1 February. WasteCon 2014 will be held from 6–10 October at The Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West, Cape Town....
