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N1 City Mall to use waste-to-energy technology

Jun 27, 2019

The N1 City Mall in Cape Town has been equipped with green waste-to-energy technology that converts organic waste into electricity. An on-site anaerobic digester is fed with

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Paper recycling is thriving in South Africa

Jun 27, 2019

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The paper recycling sector in South Africa is thriving, thanks to the efforts of waste management providers, collectors and consumers. South Africa’s 2020 paper recycling target of

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Recyclers can benefit from e-waste

Jun 27, 2019

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Electronic waste (e-waste) is growing at an alarming rate but recyclers and electronic manufacturers stand to benefit hugely. As scrap e-waste volumes build up around the world,

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Designing waste-driven cities of the future

Jun 26, 2019

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What does the future hold for cities and their residents? The current waste crisis that is plaguing the planet is unsustainable, so how can cities be better

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New water treatment system can reduce toxins by 90%

Jun 26, 2019

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A new industrial wastewater treatment system has been developed that can potentially reduce the number of toxins in water by 90%. This membrane-based water treatment system could

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Mars Africa improves packaging to reduce waste

Jun 26, 2019

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Mars Africa, the company responsible for brands such as M&Ms, Snickers, Skittles, Pedigree and Royco, is updating its packaging to reduce waste. The multi-food global conglomerate will

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Polystyrene Association to tackle waste

Jun 25, 2019

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The Polystyrene Association of South Africa recently unveiled their plan to tackle post-consumer polystyrene waste. The plan involves increasing the existing collection and recycling rates of this

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Upcycling plastic bags into batteries

Jun 25, 2019

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Scientists have been exploring ways to turn plastic grocery bags into useful products. Plastic bags are among the most common waste items found in the environment and

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Sustainability improves mining sector investment

Jun 25, 2019

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Sustainability and waste management were the focus of this year’s African Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town. Sustainability has become an important factor for investors when looking

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Water pollution is a major threat to South Africa

Jun 20, 2019

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The South African Minister of Water and Sanitation, Gugile Nkwitini, has revealed that water pollution poses the single biggest threat to the country’s water security and quality.

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Possibilities of household waste-to-energy

Jun 20, 2019

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Waste and energy are two major industries in South Africa. The energy sector has fallen on tough times recently, forcing load shedding and power saving initiatives across

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Liberty Two Degrees bans plastic shopping bags at its malls

Jun 14, 2019

Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square shopping malls

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Liberty Two Degrees, the real estate investment trust that owns many prominent shopping centres across South Africa, is going to ban plastic bags in all of its

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Sight Lines offers routine inspection of pipes

Jun 14, 2019

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Water is a precious resource that needs to be saved in South Africa. One of the largest contributors to water wastage is undetected leaks in underground pipes.

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Turning industrial waste into paints

May 28, 2019

Industrial waste turned into paints by Amoriguard

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Industrial waste still contains value once it has been discarded. A local paint manufacturer, Amoriguard, is turning recycled industrial waste into paints and other construction products. This

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Recycling sewage into sustainable bricks

May 28, 2019

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Global waste management facilities stockpile around 30 percent of treated sewage sludge. This solid waste matter is the byproduct of the wastewater treatment process and is either

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10 ways to reduce your carbon footprint and waste output

May 16, 2019

Silhouette of person meditating at sunset

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The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued a dire warning about the state of pollution, global warming and its effects on the planet.

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Second-hand clothing industry tackles garment waste

May 16, 2019

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The fashion industry consumes a vast amount of resources that often go to waste. It is estimated that by 2030, the industry will need 50% more water

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Pernod Ricard to tackle packaging waste

May 15, 2019

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Pernod Ricard, the global alcoholic beverage producer, recently launched its 2030 Sustainability and Responsibility campaign that outlines the steps it will take in order to support the

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South Africa can turn plastic waste into building blocks

May 14, 2019

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A South African design centre is perfecting a process that turns plastic waste into brick-like blocks for construction. The Centre for Regenerative Design and Collaboration (CRDC) is

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Making agriculture more sustainable in Africa

May 13, 2019

Mural wall painting of African agriculture

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Researchers estimate that 40% of the soil in Africa is infertile or unproductive. This means that a large portion of land on the continent is not suitable

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