Tag: waste management

As President Cyril Ramaphosa doubles down on the promise to turn South Africa into a ‘construction site', one factor in the infrastructure development equation has become increasingly vital to government plans' success. That factor is meaningful community-centred infrastructure development and involvement.

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) has just unfolded in Baku, Azerbaijan. This means that since 1992, when 154 countries signed the UNFCCC agreeing to combat harmful human impacts on the climate, we are still grappling with many challenges.

ISO 14001, an internationally recognised Environmental Management System (EMS), provides businesses with a structured framework to manage environmental impact. It helps organisations pursue sustainability and operational excellence effectively.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives have grown exponentially in recent years, driven by a heightened awareness of sustainability and ethical considerations among stakeholders and investors. However, integrating ESG into financial analysis presents unique challenges, particularly when attempting to measure their impact and outcomes using traditional financial metrics.

In South Africa where 2.1 million people experience hunger weekly, up to 10.3 million tons of food is wasted each year. The figures are alarming....

The growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is having a significant impact on how building projects are planned, executed, and managed in South Africa. If anything, it is reshaping the construction landscape when it comes to promoting sustainable development and improving social outcomes.

We live in a time where human beings are better off than they have ever been, yet our natural systems are under stress and millions of people are suffering. Sufficient evidence and rationale support the imperative to alter our behaviour and embrace sustainable living practices. Yet, why do we hesitate to do so? And if we are indeed taking steps, are we progressing swiftly enough?

Every aspect of our everyday lives involves the use of plastic in one form or another. From electronics to water bottles and cars to children’s toys, there seems to be an insatiable demand for products crafted from fossil fuel-based material. This results in immense environmental strain as landfills spill over into the natural environments and oceans, leaving traces of plastic in our soil and water sources.

South Africa is in the midst of a data centre boom. Thanks largely to improved connectivity, the number of local data centres has mushroomed over the past decade. In addition to regional players, big names such as AWS, Huawei, Google, and Microsoft have all invested heavily in local centres.

In the global quest for sustainable waste management solutions, the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has emerged as a pivotal strategy. Originating in Europe in the 1990’s, EPR essentially places the onus on manufacturers to take responsibility for the entire life cycle of their products, from production to final disposal.