The Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) says the City of Cape Town’s sea marine outfalls pose no significant risk to human health and do not measurably affect inshore water quality or the wider environment. Finding of the study,...
Mangrove swamps normally team with life, as small scuttling things make their homes in underground holes and in among thick plant roots. However, when marine scientist Dr Brent Newman visited Durban harbour recently, he was surprised to find not a...
Solutions to reduce plastic waste along South Africa’s coastline were recently discussed with members of the United States’ Embassy who recently visited several provinces across the country. The US’s Embassy is recognised as a leader in addressing...
Plastic shopping bag waste could soon be a thing of the past. This follows the development of 100% biodegradable plastic bags by a team of scientists from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Polymer and Composite Research...
At least 90% of printed circuit boards and 80% of plastic recovered from electronic waste (e-waste) in South Africa is exported for reprocessing, a recent study showed. The study, which was carried out by Mintek, the Department of Science and...
Majority of South Africa’s electronic waste (e-waste) is being exported, with the country losing out on the economic potential of an entire waste stream. In a recent study conducted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the...
As South Africa continues to hobble along, struggling for sustainable and reliable water resources, water expert Anthony Turton has analysed the national crisis, and said that the country’s drought may only end in 2025. In light of Auditor-General...
Gauteng’s public transport challenges will soon be eased with R20 million being pumped into three key projects that will assist the province’s public transport sector. Gauteng’s Department of Roads and Transport and the Council for Scientific and...
The CSIR helps industry to implement resource efficiency and cleaner production methodologies through its hosting of the National Cleaner Production Centre. Experts in energy, water, waste and materials help companies to identify areas where...
