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
The Congolese capital does not have a functioning garbage collection system. Consequences for the health of the "Kinois" are catastrophic
Winner: Absa towers north greywater plant
Technology has advanced and by recycling these, you can help to create jobs and reduce landfills
Household waste is a major problem but if properly handled, it can be a valuable resource
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
Informal waste reclaimers say that separation at source deprives them of their hard-won livelihood
Businesses are slowly phasing out nonrecyclable plastic waste
More than 60 countries have instituted bans on plastic use
Achieving zero waste is not just a pipe dream
Waste management is a basic human need and can also be regarded as a basic human right
Global plastic exports to China could sink from 7.4 million tonnes in 2016 to 1.5 million tonnes in 2018; paper exports might tumble nearly a quarter
With more visitors heading to Cyprus than ever, the Mediterranean island’s waste disposal system is under pressure
China plans to ban waste-plastic imports by the end of this year, curbing domestic plastic recycling.
An award-winning initiative has folded — but nobody understands why
By recycling items such as wine bottles, practical yet beautiful spaces are created that can change people’s lives.
Olympics organisers have called on the Japanese public to donate old smartphones and other electronic devices to make medals for the 2020 Games.
Khensha Mills —
Winner: Innovations for Climate Change Adaptation
Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Waste Minimisation Project —
Editor’s Choice,
Runner-up: Youth Leadership & Job Creation Award
The dump has pitted those living with the stench against those who make a living from trash – and Rustenburg municipality has no solution.
South Africa could create a million jobs and cut emissions, but the government is ignoring a societal proposal that tells them how to do so.
Jo’burg B&B owner Mike Bobby has saved R1-million by building his guesthouse from recycled material.
The rise of the IT age means hazardous materials from electronic devices are being released into the environment at an increasing rate.
Apart from its scenic tourist attractions, the Mother City will soon boast a massive commercial fly farm with 8.5-billion insects.
Sk8Shades is run by a former skateboard ramp builder who now recycles old skateboards into kiff sunglasses.
Electronic waste processing has become a priority in Kenya as it strives to become the "silicon savannah" of Africa, despite the health risks.
A switch to aluminium cans is set to revolutionise the informal scrap and recycling industries in SA.
Rubbish piles up on Thilafushi Island, a half hour boat trip from Male, the capital of the Maldives.
Community Recycling Solutions is the runner-up in the Schools and Institutions Award.
PET Recyling Company wins the Business Award.
Imagine Durban Inner-City Informal Recyclers is the runner-up in the Community Conservation Award.