South Africa has one of the most effective recycling industries worldwide and according to a Plastics SA report, SA’s recycling rate is also a step ahead of Europe. The country reportedly has a minimum of 300 recycling companies that vary in size,...
Emissions from the built environment come from two main sources: the energy we consume within buildings for heating, cooling and power (operational emissions) and the emissions associated with the extraction, processing and manufacture of building...
The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has announced the winners in their photography competition which was launched earlier this year in association with 3S Media. The competition was open to all photographers –...
The past 18 months have brought into sharper focus the multitude of challenges we face as a nation, and have raised questions on how best to address them going forward. *By James Wilson, CEO, the Amdec Group What has clearly emerged is that the...
Pioneering South African solar energy provider SolarAfrica has been named the continent’s leading solar energy firm, scooping the Africa Solar Industry Association’s (AFSIA’s) African Solar Company of the Year award. AFSIA’s annual Solar Awards...
The Department of Water and Sanitation has called on residents to value their sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of illnesses in communities. This comes as the global community commemorated World Toilet Day, which is observed annually on...
The construction industry has been navigating a challenging landscape due to the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The sector has historically been highly sensitive to economic cycles that have been compounded by...
State-owned power utility Eskom set to implement R178 billion Transmission Development Plan over the duration of 2022 and 2031 to lengthen the network to enable the integration of 30 GW of new renewable, generation capacity. The power utility that...
The SCA has recently found that section 25 of the National Water Act allows for the transfer of water use entitlements. This decision is important as it is contrary to the position held by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and may also...
