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NCPC-SA launches circularity programme in North West
The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) launched an Industrial Symbiosis Programme (ISP) with the North West provincial government and local municipalities to enable...
A circularity programme to unlock economic opportunities in North West
Industries in the North West province will soon have access to a more sustainable waste disposal option, while also providing small companies with business opportunities stemming from these waste...
Five-year multinational project kicks off to advance the circular economy in the textile industry
“The World Bank estimates that nearly 20% of global wastewater comes from textiles,” said United Nations Industrial Development Organization Project Administrator, Franchesca Beru at an inception...
Swiss Ambassador celebrates industrial parks project success with the NCPC-SA
His Excellency Mirko Manzoni, the ambassador of Switzerland in South Africa, attended a workshop to mark the end of Phase I and the beginning of Phase II of the Global Eco-Industrial Parks...
Local manufacturer, Meze Foods, showcases sustainability improvements to Africa delegation
On Thursday, 23 November 2023, the National Cleaner Production Centre, South Africa (NCPC-SA) hosted a delegation from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Southern African...
Guideline to improve agro-processing water efficiency
The National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA) has created an Industrial Water Efficiency Guideline following its assessment of water efficiency between 2013 and 2020 in the...
Sustainable energy practices critical in securing industry’s energy needs
A just energy transition is critical and undisputedly inevitable for South Africa. Likewise, the efficient use of energy remains important in preserving resources and reducing the impact of fossil...
NCPC-SA Trains Professionals for a Green Economy
The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) invites companies interested in improving their resource efficiency and saving money to register their in-house representatives and/or...
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Namibia's Kudu gas-to-power project faces further delays, sources say
BW Energy has postponed the final investment decision (FID) on its long-delayed Kudu gas-to-power project in Namibia to 2025, two company sources said on Thursday. "It is true, we have delayed...
Tumble in storage battery costs to boost shift to renewables, says IEA
An expected sharp fall in battery costs for energy storage in coming years will accelerate the shift to renewable energy from fossil fuels, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday....
South Africa makes second WTO complaint over EU citrus rules
South Africa has lodged a complaint against the European Union's (EU's) citrus black spot (CBS) regulations, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) said on Wednesday. The EU is a major market for South...