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Software helps miners manage tailings, waste
19th November 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Software company IsoMetrix’s tailings management solution has been developed over many years to help miners manage their incidents, obligations and risks related to mine waste facilities. The... 


EWaste Africa launches ISO accredited WEEE recycling facilities
18th November 2021

EWaste Africa hosted a virtual launch of its two ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accredited waste recycling facilities on LinkedIn Live and YouTube Live on Thursday, 14th October 2021. The date of the live... 


Compliance implementation of Water Use Licences in terms of the South African National Water Act
12th November 2021

(Virtual Showroom): The South African National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) (NWA) as published four (4) years after the first democratic election, aimed at fundamentally reforming the Water Act, Act... 


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Consulting engineers influential in mining success
12th November 2021 By: Anna Moross

Consulting engineers play an important role throughout the mining process, from the exploration phase to the construction and operation of the mine, says Consulting Engineers South Africa CEO... 


Afri-Plastics Challenge names 30 semi-finalists for Accelerating Growth
10th November 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Innovation foundation Nesta Challenges has announced the semi-finalists of Accelerating Growth, the first strand of the Afri-Plastics Challenge. The prize aims to reduce marine plastics in... 


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Emira steps up biodiversity preservation
10th November 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Emira Property Fund says it has made meaningful progress on its biodiversity policy in consultation with the Biodiversity Disclosure Project (BDP) and the Endangered Wildlife Trust... 


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Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor 4 new safe confinement structure project, Ukraine – update
5th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The third and final stage of hot testing at the Industrial Complex for the Solid Radioactive Waste Management at the Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor 4 has started. 


Volvo A30G ADTs maximise productivity on landfill sites
4th November 2021

With less than 10% of all general waste being recycled in South Africa, almost 100-million tonnes of municipal waste is dumped at hundreds of landfill sites across the country every year, according... 


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Service delivery planning must integrate climate change considerations – Ramaphosa
2nd November 2021 By: Thabi Shomolekae

While South Africa undertakes national interventions to meet greenhouse gas emission targets, President Cyril Ramaphosa cited the need for local government to focus on integrating climate change... 


South African association preparing to lobby for Biogas support
29th October 2021

The South African Biogas Industry Association (SABIA) is working to generate resources to complete a proposal to be submitted to the DFFE (Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment) to... 


Managing construction waste is part of greener future
28th October 2021

Climate change is now everyone’s concern, and black women-owned construction leader Concor’s efforts to operate more efficiently and sustainably include the way it deals with its construction... 


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Sibanye expands tailings retreatment exposure through 20% stake in Australian company
27th October 2021 By: Chanel de Bruyn

JSE- and NYSE-listed Sibanye-Stillwater has entered into investment agreements to acquire a 19.99% shareholding in ASX-listed New Century Resources, which owns the Century tailings zinc retreatment... 


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EPA approves Lynas plant in WA
22nd October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) this week granted environmental approval for rare earths producer Lynas to develop its rare earth processing facility. Lynas is... 


DFFE announces R29m waste management intervention for Mangaung
15th October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) on October 15 announced a R29-million waste management intervention for the Mangaung metro municipality, in the Free State.... 


Tackling South Africa’s environmental challenges while still running a profitable business
14th October 2021

It is no longer a question of if, but when. The pressure on nations to cut their carbon emissions as climate change tightens its grip on the planet is no longer a topic only driven by environmental... 


Waste recycling, beneficiation and waste-to-energy could create 150 000 jobs by 2024
13th October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The 2020 National Waste Management Strategy (NWMS) posits that increased recycling and beneficiation of waste can act as a catalyst and contributor to the circular economy with the potential to... 


Afri-Plastics second challenge calls for innovators to reduce, eliminate plastic use in sub-Saharan Africa
6th October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The second Afri-Plastics Challenge initiative, called Creating Solutions, calls for applications from individuals and organisations with new or early-stage ideas to reduce or eliminate plastic use... 


Climate Finance Accelerator announces 13 low-carbon projects
6th October 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa has announced 13 innovative low-carbon projects that it will support in accessing finance from investors following a call for proposals that... 


Skeena appoints experienced mine builder to board
5th October 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Randy Reichert, currently VP of operations for B2Gold, has been appointed to the board of Canadian exploration and developing company Skeena Resources, which is revitalising the past-producing... 


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Significant untapped potential in local waste economy
24th September 2021 By: Darren Parker

The current contribution of the waste economy to South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) could significantly increase if the importance of implementing the waste management hierarchy is fully... 


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Programme expands into other provinces
24th September 2021 By: Darren Parker

National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa’s (NCPC-SA’s) Industrial Symbiosis Programme (ISP) is on track to be launched in the Eastern Cape and the Free State before the end of the year, says... 


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Pressure on municipalities key to recycle culture
24th September 2021 By: Darren Parker

The quality of waste management in South Africa is improving, but citizens need to continue putting pressure on municipalities and their respective communities – especially in rural areas – to... 


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Rubble recycling not seen as economically viable
24th September 2021 By: Darren Parker

The recycling of construction and demolition materials in South Africa is behind the global curve, partly because it is generally not viewed as economically viable by the vast majority of local... 


Safe disposal of asbestos is vital to protect people and the environment
23rd September 2021

South Africa’s incidence of mesothelioma, a type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of tissue that covers most of your internal organs, is ranked among the highest in the world. This cancer... 


Economic recovery from COVID-19 relies on the green economy
22nd September 2021

By Janavi Da Silva, Director of Programmes at GreenMatter Looking at the socio-economic blow South Africa was dealt by the pandemic, causing job losses and widespread devastation as well as... 


iREREP to have 30-year lead time, private sector to be responsible for technical and financing aspects
20th September 2021 By: Donna Slater

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) launched its Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme (iREREP) by opening its request for information (RFI) on... 


Looming landfill crisis faces South Africa’s largest metros
14th September 2021

It is no surprise that Johannesburg, Tshwane and Cape Town all have less than ten years of useful landfill life left, as waste management is the least prioritised municipal service in most South... 


Municipalities improve on underspending in 2020/21
10th September 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The National Treasury has noted, in a preliminary quarterly report, that municipalities spent 91.9% of the total adjusted expenditure budget that was afforded to local government in the 2020/21... 


South Africa leading the African circular plastics industry
10th September 2021

Author: Carolina Perujo Holland, Analyst, Plastic Recycling at ICIS Waste management is currently one of the main challenges faced by the African recycled polymer supply chain. Population growth... 


Societal cost of plastic produced in 2019 amounts to £3.7tr – WWF
6th September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The lifetime cost to society, the environment and the economy of plastic produced in 2019 alone has been determined at $3.7-trillion, more than the gross domestic product (GDP) of India, a new... 


15 September declared River Clean-Up Day, let’s keep our rivers and streams clean
6th September 2021

As part of Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week (13-18 September), Wednesday the 15th of September 2021 has now been declared national River-Clean-Up Day. Douw Steyn, Sustainability Director of Plastics|SA,... 


Polymer plastic waste management among the challenges facing African recyclers
3rd September 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Waste management is one of the biggest challenges faced by the African recycled polymer supply chain and the continent’s waste management challenges urgently need to be dealt with, says Independent... 


Solid ADTs for Durban Solid Waste
2nd September 2021

As part of its mandate to protect the environment and communities through safe waste management policies, Ethekwini Municipality’s Durban Solid Waste (DSW) department has invested in 22 30-tonne... 


Local SMEs remain resilient despite instability
1st September 2021

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are essential to the economy’s health and predicted to lead an economic recovery post-COVID. However, many of these businesses are fighting to keep their doors... 


Polyco now a ‘one stop shop’ for collection, recycling of polymer plastics
27th August 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

In response to recently introduced waste management regulations, the Polyolefin Responsibility Organisation (Polyco) has decided to broaden its focus to all plastic types under extended producer... 


Waste to power, a double opportunity
27th August 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Waste management is not only fundamental to the sustainability and legal compliance of a mine but it also has larger-scale, industry symbiotic economic benefits through enforcing and contributing... 


The organic waste landfill ban is around the corner: Are we ready?
26th August 2021

The Western Cape is half a year away from the 2022 target to divert at least 50% of all organic waste from landfill. So the big question is, can the Western Cape divert at least 50% of 533 745... 


Partnership aids in reducing beverage industry footprint
20th August 2021

The beverage industry in South Africa still presents significant opportunities for addressing water, energy and waste efficiencies across the entire value chain, according to industry support... 


Canned food recall puts the spotlight on often-overlooked reverse logistics competence
4th August 2021

The recent announcement of a recall by Tiger Brands of some of its canned vegetable products has put the spotlight on reverse logistics, an often-neglected aspect of supply chain management,... 


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Carlisle TyrFil - Manufacturer of polyurethane tyre fill
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: For the past 50 years, Carlisle TyrFil has been the definitive leader in tyre flatproofing systems. The TyrFil™ Flatproofing brand, which was... 


Alrosa invests 8% of revenue on ESG
29th July 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Russia’s Alrosa has invested 15.8-billion ruble ($216-million) in social and environmental initiatives in 2020. “The company retained its leadership position for ESG investments in the diamond... 


eThekwini, DFFE helping UPL with Cornubia chemical clean-up efforts
26th July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The eThekwini municipality, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and specialists from the municipality, the department and the private sector are advising and helping... 


Why this should be an important part of your sustainability strategy 
26th July 2021

Having a corporate social investment (CSI) drive is high on the agenda for most medium to large companies nowadays. Investing in an environmental or social upliftment initiative is embedded in a... 


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