Waste Revolution eJournal
The e-Journal is a monthly, sustainable waste reduction and elimination e-Journal that is currently sent to professionals, government and municipalities, sector relevant associations and NGO’s, research institutions and relevant stakeholders within South Africa and Africa. The e-Journal contributed to by various sector thought leaders and focuses on current trends, news and information regarding sustainable waste management both locally and internationally.
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Volume 2 Issue 6
Dear Readers, This month we bring to life some of the positive stories out there relating to recycling and waste management. The first article shows how society is starting to play their part which has resulted in a 32% increase in recycling. Not only is this good for the environment,… Read more...
Survey reveals 32% increase in recycling and positive impact on economy
Image by Petr KratochvilThe South African Plastic Recycling Organisation (SAPRO) has released the results of its first annual SA Plastics Recycling survey in collaboration with the South African Plastics Federation, which reveals an 32% increase in the tonnages of plastics recycled over the four years to end of 2009, and highlights the positive… Read more...
Recycling project success
PikitupRecycling project success Many residents in the Separation at Source pilot project are coming to the party, dividing their waste into recyclable and non-recyclable material.NEARLY 2 000 tons of recyclable waste had been diverted from Joburg’s landfill sites through Pikitup’s Separation at Source pilot project to June.The project began in… Read more...
Pick n Pay scoops three sustainability awards
Amy MorrisPick n Pay reaffirmed its leadership as one of South Africa’s greenest and most sustainable retailers when it scooped three coveted awards in recognition of its sustainability initiatives. Pick n Pay was awarded the ESG (Environmental Social Governance) Award as well as the Innovation Through Technology Award at the annual… Read more...
Communities tackle waste management
Image from Nelson Mandela Bay MunicipalityEnvironmental best practice in not-for-profit organisations, sponsored by NedbankWinner: All Hands on WasteFor the past three years, the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality in the Eastern Cape has been declared one of the cleanest metropolitan municipalities in South Africa by the national department of environmental affairs.In 2009 the municipality was named… Read more...
