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Carrots work better than sticks

Article Cayleigh Bright - 27 Sep 2019

Can the right incentives close the gap between idea and execution in sustainability policy?

Profit and the planet

Article James Nash - 27 Sep 2019

Change needs to happen at an organisational level – but that starts with pressure from consumers

Shanghai leads battle against China’s rising mountain of trash

Article Lianchao Lan & Dan Martin - 15 Jul 2019

On July 1, Shanghai launched China's most ambitious garbage separation and recycling programme ever

Alternative straws: the long and the short of it

Article Aaisha Dadi Patel - 3 May 2019

Plastic straws and their role in environmental sustainability remain an issue of global concern

Letters to the editor: April 26 to May 2

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Apr 2019

Our readers write in about plastic waste and an article on President Jair Bolsonaro

China plastic waste ban throws global recycling into chaos

Article Sam Reeves - 23 Apr 2019

In mainland China, imports of plastic waste have dropped from 600 000 tonnes per month in 2016 to about 30 000 a month in 2018

Death or taxes for polluting plastic

Article Lynley Donnelly - 18 Apr 2019

South Africa's apathetic attitude to plastic use requires an intervention — but what would work here?

Letters to the editor: April 18 to 25

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Apr 2019

Our readers write in about the University of Cape Town, recycling and the South African Jewish Board of Deputies

Your recycling isn’t being recycled

Article Sipho Kings - 15 Feb 2019

Despite national plans to reuse waste and reduce SA’s carbon emissions, too much rubbish is still going into landfills and money is being lost

Kinshasa is drowning in waste

Africa Deutsche Welle 1 - 5 Dec 2018

The Congolese capital does not have a functioning garbage collection system. Consequences for the health of the "Kinois" are catastrophic

Water Efficiency and Management

Article Sipho Kings - 21 Sep 2018

Winner: Absa towers north greywater plant

Waste and Chemical Management

Article Sipho Kings - 21 Sep 2018

Winner: Bokashi Bran

Yes, you can recycle your paper cups and milk cartons

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Sep 2018

Technology has advanced and by recycling these, you can help to create jobs and reduce landfills

Don’t refuse, recycle

Article Sipho Kings - 7 Sep 2018

Household waste is a major problem but if properly handled, it can be a valuable resource

Plastic is light, versatile and here to stay — for now

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Jul 2018

A across the world, only 9 percent of the nine billion tonnes of plastic produced to date has been recycled, a recent UN report said

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The living nightmare of environmental activists who protest mine expansion

khaya koko & Oupa Nkosi - 29 Oct 2020

Last week Fikile Ntshangase was gunned down as activists fight mining company Tendele’s expansions. Community members tell the M&G about the ‘kill lists’ and the dread they live with every day

National

Durban city manager says NPA erred in his bail conditions

des erasmus - 28 Oct 2020

The corruption-fraught metro is coming to grips with having a municipal manager who is on bail for graft, yet has returned to work

National

SA justice delays extradition of paedophile to UK

Sarah Smit - 27 Oct 2020

Efforts to bring Lee Nigel Tucker to justice have spanned 16 years and his alleged victims have waited for 30 years

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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'