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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...

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How 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...

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South 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...

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Waste 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...

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World 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)...

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Waste 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...

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Hazardous 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...

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Gearing 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...

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IWMSA 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....

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Keeping 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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