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Reducing the environmental impact of piping systems

A new study by the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has found that thermoplastic pipes could be the answer to reducing the impact of piping systems on the environment. According to the research, which was conducted...
Rea Vaya BRT

Rea Vaya BRT nominated for international award

The City of Johannesburg’s Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT) system has been nominated for the C40 City Climate Leadership Awards. The city’s Executive Mayor Councillor Parks Tau is in New York City to attend the awards ceremony, which...

Sugar cane in tyre production

“If we could switch the tyres on the world’s cars overnight to the best materials that are currently available, this alone would save up to 20 billion litres of fuel annually, reducing CO₂ emissions by 50 million metric tons a year.” Dr Axel...