V&A Waterfront marks World Environment Day at its first totally recycled commercial building.
Picture this: More than 460 homes running on clean energy year-round. Buildings saving enough energy to power 2,500 homes. A community saving 200,000 litres...
Mitigating the impact of illegal dumping on Cape Town’s roads
Illegal dumping plagues many urban areas worldwide, and Cape Town is no exception. The reckless disposal of waste in the City’s stormwater infrastructure has...
Steel sustainability is hot!
Hot dip galvanizing and the circular economy
Hot dip galvanizers can contribute to the circular economy, moving away from the ‘take, make, dump and generate...
Fibre Circle appeals to businesses to recycle self-adhesive label liners
Fibre Circle is a government-recognised producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for the paper and paper packaging sector and is at the forefront of promoting environmental...
City announces home composting container rollout events for International Compost Awareness Week
The City of Cape Town is thrilled to announce a series of community engagement sessions aimed at raising awareness of the critical issue surrounding...
Metpac-SA promotes recycling and circular economy through “plant the seed” video series
MetPac-SA, a leading advocate for sustainable metal packaging solutions, is thrilled to announce its pivotal role as the lead sponsor of the innovative new...
City’s Energy, Water and Waste (EWW) Forum accelerates efforts in organic waste diversion
The City of Cape Town's Energy, Water and Waste (EWW) Forum recently met with local businesses, to check-in around collaborative efforts in advancing resource...
Promising SA-first solution to convert paper sludge, food and textile waste into bioethanol
A pioneering solution has been developed to convert cellulose fibre-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol using a specialised fermentation process....
One of Cape Town’s two landfills only has four years of capacity left, warns...
By Larry Claasen
The City of Cape Town says purchasing and developing a regional landfill site should be a “critical priority” as its Coastal Park...
Multotec eyes environmental clean-up projects as test work yields successful results
While the modern world simply cannot function without mining and industrial operations, environmental rehabilitation is an essential and sustainable response to the man-made destruction...
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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.
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