South Africa is enhancing its efforts to address climate change by introducing the Climate Change Response Fund aimed at fostering collaboration between government and the private sector to effectively tackle environmental challenges. This is...
The answer is yes, some will pay – provided it is a reliable, quality service. This has been proven through an unprecedented pilot project at four informal settlements in Durban, KwaZulu Natal where there are currently over 100 paying...
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a critical tool for promoting a sustainable future in South Africa, addressing environmental challenges such as pollution, waste management, and mitigating resource depletion. As the CEO of The Glass...
Demolition of older, compromised structures – from residential buildings to industrial facilities – can have significant environmental and social implications. The demolition process can generate a huge quantity of waste, including hazardous...
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate urges residents to embark on a journey of self-sufficiency in 2024, by implementing home composting systems and using the compost to grow food. Food gardening not only contributes to...
In the aftermath of a special council meeting regarding a waste collection report in Cape Town, the ANC has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of being a party in crisis. The meeting, closed to the public, revealed a report implicating a senior...
Roughly 122 million tonnes of waste is generated in Africa per year. Of this waste, a maximum of only 10% is recycled or recovered for other uses, while at least 90% is landfilled or dumped illegally. Waste management has...
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) will host the International Solid Waste Association Conference (ISWA) – the foremost event in the field of solid waste management – on South African soil for the first time in...
State-of-the-art Parkland Residence in Midrand, Johannesburg, Steyn City, has enhanced its sustainability efforts by collaborating with one of South Africa’s largest recycling companies, Mpact Recycling. A progressive partnership launched between...
