Study explores use of invasive Port Jackson trees, plastic bags to build low-cost housing
showed that this composite material has the necessary physical, chemical and mechanical properties to render it suitable for producing thermal and acoustic insulation...
Ennerdale collapse: who is responsible for safety on landfill sites?
A recent collapse that claimed the life of a waste picker at the Ennerdale Landfill on 3 March 2023 begs a general review of...
Three local plastics industry heavyweights join the fight against plastic pollution
Three new companies have joined the fight against plastic pollution by signing the Operational Clean Sweep (OCS) pledge in Southern Africa. The Association of...
Let’s support leading companies to eliminate ‘problematic, unnecessary plastics’
As many as 34.7 million problematic or unnecessary plastic items were diverted from landfills in a single year by an inspiring collaboration of leading local retailers and...
What small business can do to stop organic waste from reaching the landfill
RESTAURANTS and other small businesses have several options to reduce the amount of organic waste, and associated greenhouse emissions, they produce from reaching landfills.
In...
Waste management an economic-critical pillar to sustainable development
Kate Stubbs, Marketing Director at Interwaste
AS a country, there is no doubt we are facing a magnitude of issues that border on human rights...
SA’s not ready to recycle solar panels – our new 30-year problem
With more than R2.2 billion worth of solar panels imported into South Africa during the first half of 2022, and the pace of imports set to...
Trash4Treats recycling project announces winning schools
Six Western Cape Schools receive part of R100 000 in cash for collecting recyclable waste
TRASH4TREATS, in partnership with MetPac-SA, the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) that...
PCR bucket and drum overcomes technical challenges
POLYOAK Packaging is one of the leading rigid plastic packaging suppliers in Southern Africa and its commitment to maximising post-consumer recyclate (PCR) in its...
Miners must reuse and recycle
SURFACE mining industry association Aspasa continues to encourage its members to handle waste responsibly and to turn excess mining waste into a positive contribution...
Recycling & Waste Management News
Recycling and waste management news on Cape Business News (CBN) focuses on sustainable practices, regulatory changes, and innovations in waste reduction. This sector’s news includes updates on recycling technologies, waste-to-energy solutions, and circular economy initiatives essential for environmental sustainability. CBN supports companies in adopting waste management solutions that reduce environmental impact and comply with regulations.