Afrox has come up with an innovative way to recycle expired breathing bags from its AfroxPac 35 Self-Contained Self Rescuers (SCSRs) by “upcycling” these bags into children’s paint aprons, chair bags and library book protectors. A SCSR is a...
Following a nail-biting month or so for finalists, the Eco-Logic Awards ceremony for 2013 took place on Thursday, 26 September at Maropeng in the Cradle of Humankind, Gauteng. Hosted by The Enviropaedia, in association with SABC3, the glittering...
Many people are unaware that aerosol cans are 100% recyclable. For this reason, The Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (AMA) has launched the Aerosol Recycling Initiative (ARI) to create awareness about the recycling qualities of these cans. As...
South Africa is facing a major water crisis. The impact of water shortages is felt most acutely in rural areas where there are no major surface- or groundwater resources and where it is not economically viable to install a water reticulation...
“The next five to 10 years will see South Africa continue to focus on redressing economic infrastructure backlogs and inadequacies with a view to stimulating growth and employment and reducing poverty and inequality,” says Dave Lewis, Technical...
Expert column By Rowena Hay MD Umvoto Africa (www.umvoto.com) Vulnerability and exposure to disasters is increasing as more people and assets locate in areas of high risk. Since 1970, the world’s population has grown by 87%. During this time, the...
For the first time the Maputo Corridor Logistics Initiative (MCLI) is hosting its annual general meeting business networking event and golf day in the Kingdom of Swaziland. According to the MCLI this is significant in strengthening the important...
Wacker Neuson was represented at the first Bauma Africa, which took place from September 18th to 21st 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a growth market, the continent plays an important role for the Wacker Neuson Group. The manufacturer of...
In the biggest corporate social responsibility (CSR) project that Tanga Cement Company Limited (TCCL) has undertaken to date, the company recently handed over a multi-purpose hall to the Saunyi village school situated in Kilindi district, within...
