Geosynthetics: Where to from here?
“Historically, landfills have been the most common method of waste disposal around the world,” said Dr George Koerner delivering his Keynote address for the Landfill 2013 Conference, entitled...
View ArticleHow has the legal agenda in waste management changed?
“Landfills and the Waste Act implementation – What has changed? ” This was the primary question being asked by IWMSA President, Dr Suzan Oelofse, when she delivered her paper in the Opening Session of...
View ArticleSouth African recycling industry shows its support
Cape Town today plays host to a full day conference entitled “Global Partnerships for a Sustainable Recycling Sector; Sharing. Dialogue. Action.” In order to afford visiting delegates an opportunity to...
View ArticleWaste management licensing in Gauteng
Companies operating within the waste industry without a license can face penalties of up to R10 million or a maximum stay in prison of ten years. These and other pressing issues around licensing and...
View ArticleWorld Environmental Day – IWMSA calls for less waste to landfill
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) has urged South Africans to reduce, reuse and recycle waste properly in support of World Environmental Day. World Environment Day (5 June)...
View ArticleWaste star rises against the odds
It’s often a challenge for women and mothers to believe in themselves and to strive for a better future following challenging life circumstances. Sanki Nkosi did not let her conditions get in the way...
View ArticleHazardous waste disposal: How much do you know?
With dwindling landfill airspace and higher environmental consciousness, the correct disposal of waste items has become more important than ever in South Africa. With the growing supply of buy-back...
View ArticleGearing up to clean up South Africa this September
September is Clean-up South Africa Month and what better time to celebrate the beauty of spring than to pay homage to our magnificent environment? The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa...
View ArticleIWMSA to launch integrated new Waste Management Training Programme
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) has re-developed its IWMSA Recognised Waste Management Training Programme and will be launching the new curriculum in September this year....
View ArticleKeeping organic waste out of landfills
With only six years of municipal landfill airspace left, Johannesburg is staring down the barrel of a wheelie bin. While the city implements programmes to reduce reuse and recycle, industry experts...
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