Waste

Mining Company in Hot Water Over Pollution

Tuesday, 07 January 2014 22:55

The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs (DWEA) has laid criminal charges against the owners of a tailing dam that overflowed and caused extensive pollution of the Selati and Olifants rivers in Limpopo.

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Seli 1 wreck reduction operations to date have been confirmed as a resounding success; however the public are advised to keep a wide berth as further operations to ensure the safety of recreational users must still take place.

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The Orange River is the country’s longest river and a lifeline for farmers, mining companies and communities. It is in a horrific state due to pollution and filth, said Capetonian adventurer Ray Chaplin after navigating the length of the river.

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You have to see this cool new generation of portable solar powered buildings designed for Africa from modified shipping containers!

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Disturbing increase in micro-debris on beaches

Wednesday, 11 December 2013 14:45

The Cape Province's results of the 28th International Coastal Clean Up show improved community involvement and a disturbing increase in micro-debris.

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The City of Cape Town is hosting the third Waste-to-Art Market from 4 to 13 December 2013.

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Monthly beach cleanups become part of the norm

Thursday, 28 November 2013 16:04

The International Coastal Cleanup in South Africa has achieved a great sense of maturity if we look at the monthly cleanups that has now become part of the norm on the coast.

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From linear into circular society

Thursday, 28 November 2013 13:43

“There is no Planet B. We are all a part of the global market and live on a planet with finite resources. We have the same aspirations and visions but will have to find a unique strategy when it comes to our waste management and recycling challenges.“

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Civil society organisations have warned the nuclear industry to back off radioactive metal imports for smelting and its deregulated sale in South Africa, or face a legal battle.

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Office recycling made easy

Thursday, 14 November 2013 09:41

Corporations play a leading role in implementing more sustainable practises in South Africa.

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A momentous month for recycling award winners

Tuesday, 05 November 2013 17:02

Last month was a momentous one for several NPOs and green companies at the 2013 Eco-Logic Awards.

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Much effort was put into implementing a waste management plan for the Better Together Games, one of the most popular and well attended events on the Western Cape Government calendar.

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SA recycling partners with Europe

Friday, 01 November 2013 13:36

South African recycling industry shows its support for upcoming colloquium with European counterparts.

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Are we the Waste Generation?

Wednesday, 30 October 2013 11:31

When future archaeologists peel back the layers of our history, will they uncover the Landfill Era?

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9.3% increase in plastics recycling rates

Monday, 28 October 2013 18:50

Over the past year there was a 9.3% increase in plastic recycling in our country.

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Offenders pay the price for illegal dumping

Wednesday, 23 October 2013 16:38

The City of Cape Town issued fines totalling R105 700 in a multi-agency, city-wide operation targeting dumping, environmental crime and other by-law contraventions.

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You’ve got to reduce, reuse and recycle every day. That is the message that was chanted passionately by the Silverton Primary School learners as they received the Aerosol Recycling Initiative (ARI) Gold Can Award at their school in Pretoria.

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An exciting line-up of speakers and topics will be presented at next month's plastic recycling colloquium, to be held in Cape Town.

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Keeping the parks clean for the kids

Thursday, 26 September 2013 11:35

Almost a ton of waste was picked up on Friday, 20 September 2013 during the Moroka North community clean-up in Soweto, which formed part of Recycling Day.

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South Africans once again showed their commitment to the environment this past weekend by participating in the 28th International Coastal Clean-up that took place at beaches around the country.

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Sunshine a winner in recycled bottle

Friday, 20 September 2013 11:10

The winners of this year’s Best Recycled Product of the Year Award were announced at a gala dinner in Pretoria recently.

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