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We developed a simple process to recycle urine. Here’s how it’s done

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Most of the wastewater produced worldwide receives no treatment and the nutrients in wastewater go to waste. Here's how households can draw these nutrients from urine
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Carrots work better than sticks

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

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Change needs to happen at an organisational level – but that starts with pressure from consumers
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Shanghai leads battle against China’s rising mountain of trash

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On July 1, Shanghai launched China's most ambitious garbage separation and recycling programme ever
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Alternative straws: the long and the short of it

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Plastic straws and their role in environmental sustainability remain an issue of global concern
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Letters to the editor: April 26 to May 2

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Our readers write in about plastic waste and an article on President Jair Bolsonaro
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China plastic waste ban throws global recycling into chaos

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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
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Death or taxes for polluting plastic

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South Africa's apathetic attitude to plastic use requires an intervention — but what would work here?
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Letters to the editor: April 18 to 25

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Our readers write in about the University of Cape Town, recycling and the South African Jewish Board of Deputies
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Your recycling isn’t being recycled

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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
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Kinshasa is drowning in waste

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

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Winner: Absa towers north greywater plant
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Waste and Chemical Management

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Winner: Bokashi Bran
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Yes, you can recycle your paper cups and milk cartons

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Technology has advanced and by recycling these, you can help to create jobs and reduce landfills
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Don’t refuse, recycle

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