Following on the success of last year, the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) ERA will be hosting its second nationwide campaign for E-waste Day, the local iteration of an international movement to combat the negative impact of electronic...
South Africa’s water utilities are in a precarious state. Major metros are struggling to deliver water. Smaller towns and cities prop up ailing infrastructure and declining revenues. Nearly half of municipal water goes missing before it can...
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 –...
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...
Food waste – a dire consequence of load shedding in an already food insecure country! By Kate Stubbs Loadshedding has led many households, businesses as well as the entire supply chain in the food and catering industry, having to dispose of more...
South Africa is overwhelmed with bad news. From high inflation to loadshedding and most recently – the suspense from ANC’s electoral committee. Here are five good news stories to come out of the month of November. France and Germany extend €600...
The transition to a circular economy is driven by global missions which aim to reduce climate change and protect the earth’s natural resources and biodiversity. It is largely supported by emerging national and international policies and regulations...