The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is urging South Africans to express their love in an eco-friendly way this Valentine’s day by getting creative through upcycling. “This Valentine’s Day we’d like to encourage consumers to...
Waste Management giant Averda will be extending its service offering in Morocco, following the signing of a 20 year contract with Tangier City. The contract will see a team of local and international engineers guiding the conception, construction...
India’s latest tourist attraction may only be set to open this weekend but it has already received international acclaim for the good work its doing in turning waste into worth. Known as the Seven Wonders of the World Park, the iconic attraction is...
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Messe Muenchen South Africa, organisers of IFAT Africa, to collaborate on the 2019 exhibition and conference. The event, which gathers...
Plastic, once a modern day miracle, has fast become public enemy number one as the growing demand for these products has created a serious waste problem around the world. This has prompted activist groups to turn their attention to consumer goods...
Organisers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are looking to turn waste into worth by sourcing the metals for their medals from discarded electronics. While the island of Japan may lack natural resources it has been labelled as home to the world’s largest...
The eThekwini Municipality’s waste woes continued this week following yet another announcement of a disruption in the City’s regular refuse collection service. The municipality on Thursday issued a statement notifying residents of Umlazi Township...
Waste is piling up in and around the city of Kimberley in the Northern Cape. Many tourists are complaining and avoiding the CBD. It’s become an eyesore for residents and those visiting historic places like the Big Hole. The local municipality...
South African entrepreneurs stand to make a fortune out of the millions of tons of coal ash produced by the country’s generators annually. This is according to the South African Coal Ash Association (SACAA) which has partnered with government to...
