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Joburg advances waste-to-energy project to divert 500 000 t/y from landfill
Joburg advances waste-to-energy project to divert 500 000 t/y from landfill
8th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The City of Johannesburg says it is advancing the procurement of its Alternative Waste Treatment Technology (AWTT) project. The project is a waste-to-energy initiative aimed at diverting about 500... 


A flue at the Kusile power station
New technology nearing pilot-plant stage
8th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

To advance its locally developed carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technology, South African company EPCM Global Engineering is progressing to the next stage of development through a... 


Unveiling the new recycling baling machine and conveyor system are (from left) Petco Producer Responsibility Organisation CEO Telly Chauke and CL Trading MD Shaun Styger
Western Cape recycler to double capacity with new baler
29th April 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Thirty-year old Western Cape recycling and waste management company CL Trading is set to double the amount of recyclables that it can process, with the installation of a new, imported, R3-million... 


Agaas team on site collecting gas
Refrigerant shift signals major change
24th April 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration sector is undergoing a significant transition as the phase-out of ozone depletion substances and phase-down of high global... 


Shoprite receives zero waste to landfill certification at its largest distribution centre
Shoprite receives zero waste to landfill certification at its largest distribution centre
23rd April 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Shoprite group’s Centurion distribution centre (DC) has achieved a Level 2 Zero Waste to Landfill certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa. The Centurion centre is the... 


Recycling associations call for intervention from Competition Commission on scrap metal policy
Recycling associations call for intervention from Competition Commission on scrap metal policy
13th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

While South Africa’s scrap metal recycling sector continues to play a vital part in the circular economy, the sector is being held back by the Price Preference System (PPS) policy for scrap metals... 


The installation of a lockable manhole cover in Wesbank
Cape Town continues roll-out of lockable glass-fibre manhole covers to curb vandalism
13th April 2026 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town’s (CoCT’s) Water and Sanitation Directorate has, to date, installed more than 500 lockable manhole covers across sewer and reticulation infrastructure in the metro. The... 


Flink Pik staff posting with a horizontal baler and infeed conveyor system
Petco's 2025 investments boost two recycling buyback centres' productivity by 20% to 30%
9th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Producer responsibility organisation Petco says two grassroots buyback centres have realised a 20% to 30% increase in productivity owing to critical infrastructure investments made to boost their... 


a person holding a load of label-backing paper,
Pilot plant development making headway
27th March 2026 By: Halima Frost

The development of the Kadant Autolab pilot plant is one of many paper and board recycling programmes and initiatives being introduced by paper and paper packaging sector responsibility... 


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Strengthening South Africa’s water sector starts with stabilising its infrastructure
27th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As South Africa’s water sector continues to deteriorate, strengthening asset management, infrastructure maintenance and institutional reform will be critical, while tackling high levels of... 


Plastic packaging baled for recycling
Unilever partners with Mpact in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng to manage waste
24th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Consumer goods manufacturer Unilever has partnered with paper and plastics packaging manufacturing and recycling company Mpact Group subsidiary Mpact Waste Management across Unilever’s... 


The new Coastal Park Material Recovery Facility
Cape Town opens R434m Coastal Park waste recycling sorting facility
17th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has cut the ribbon on the new Coastal Park Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Muizenberg. The R434-million facility is designed to handle recyclables from the... 


SA Plastics Pact reports significant progress to 2030 recycling targets
13th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industry recycling initiative the South African Plastics Pact member companies have made significant strides towards 2025 circular economy targets for plastic packaging in the country, having... 


An image of Wemmershoek Dam
Water projects progress, amid ‘frighteningly’ low dam levels
13th March 2026

Data indicates that dam levels are “frighteningly low” and daily water use is “relentlessly” high, the City of Cape Town (CoCT) shared in a media briefing held on February 23, providing insight... 


An aerial image of the Siza Water plant
Reuse plants offer S Africa alternative water sources
13th March 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

In the lead-up to National Water Week – commemorated from next week – asset management firm Mergence Investment Managers – in collaboration with water management company South African Water Works –... 


An image of damaged water infrastructure
Firm outlines steps towards infrastructure renewal
13th March 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Securing South Africa’s water future requires disciplined implementation, diversified supply and stronger financial governance, says financial services provider Investec Sustainable Solutions... 


An image of one of the water management technologies on offer from Schneider Electric
Modern tech improves water infrastructure, combats scarcity
13th March 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

South Africa’s ongoing water challenges are exacerbated by ageing water infrastructure, owing to failing asset performance and tardy maintenance, in relation to plant efficiency and stable water... 


The new casthouse opened by Benteler at the Raufoss Industrial Park in Norway
Foundry expansion to aid sustainable production
6th March 2026

Global metal processing specialists Benteler in December announced the completion of a comprehensive modernisation of its casthouse at the Raufoss Industrial Park in Norway. The expanded production... 


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Through their flagship programme, Fibre Circle seeks to inspire young people to have a passion for nature and the environment and to make recycling education accessible to every learner
Fibre Circle embraces inclusive environmental education
27th February 2026

South Africa’s producer responsibility organisation for the paper and paper packaging sector, Fibre Circle, has rolled out an exciting and innovative project to extend inclusive environmental... 


An image of a fire protection system
Fire protection systems safeguard infrastructure, workers
27th February 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The adoption of fire protection systems and technologies within South African waste management and/or recycling facilities is becoming increasingly important given the risks to workers and... 


An image of a water treatment plant
Green-Tech integration strengthens quality, innovation
27th February 2026

Wastewater treatment company Sanitech announced the integration of water and waste solutions company Green-Tech’s technology into its operations, marking a significant step in strengthening its... 


An image of metal cans being processed for recycling
Metal’s recyclability could facilitate improved economic development
27th February 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The South African private and public sectors must implement better recycled-metal production methods and metal recycling initiatives to help foster a circular economy and improved economic... 


Mondi's food grade range of corrugated and solid board  flexible packaging
Food packaging portfolio expanded
27th February 2026

To strengthen its position as a trusted partner to the food industry, sustainable packaging and paper solutions provider Mondi launched its extended food packaging portfolio in November. The... 


RASA welcomes Competition Commission's decisive action against suspected price-fixing in scrap metal market
18th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Recycling Association of South Africa (RASA) has welcomed the Competition Commission’s proactive and decisive intervention in the scrap metal sector. RASA points out that, on February 13, the... 


An image of a waste picker
Polyco, partners launch Prince Albert Recycling Group
16th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Producer responsibility organisation Polyco, in partnership with the Prince Albert municipality and the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning has launched the... 


A generic image of a front loader
Controlling carryback at conveyor transfer points
13th February 2026

Dust and carryback from belt conveyor discharge points are an ongoing problem for bulk handling operations and the efficient discharge at a transfer point requires a holistic approach with several... 


An image of rubble being removed for recycling
Modern demolition solutions can boost ESG performance
13th February 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Environment-friendly and safe infrastructure demolition and deconstruction, delivered through turnkey solutions and ethical processes in both operational and redundant environments, is a key... 


A generic image of dirty water
Decentralised treatment a critical water safeguard
16th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s water-security challenges are tightening at every link of the value chain, but engineers warn that the most overlooked threat is at the very beginning – in the form of waste... 


landfill with bulldozer
Historic waste sites must apply for licences 16 years after Waste Act, law firm advises
15th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Operators of historic waste disposal facilities in South Africa have been called upon to apply for waste management licences (WMLs) for the first time since the National Environmental Management:... 


Waste tyres
Governance failures turning waste tyre depots into public health, environmental hazards – Redisa
9th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Rustenburg Waste Tyre Depot, visited by Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts, is not representative of the dire state of depots across the country, says tyre... 


An image of polystyrene packaging
Polyco injects R1.89m into polystyrene recycler
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Producer responsibility organisation Polyco has invested R1.89-million in waste service provider New Earth Recycling, strengthening one of South Africa’s only dedicated recyclers of post-consumer... 


Cape Town switches on landfill gas to energy plant
5th December 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Urban Waste Management MMC Grant Twigg in November powered up the city’s new gas-to-energy plant at the Coastal Park Landfill. The plant generates enough... 


Polyco’s Packa-Ching initiative pays out R50m, diverts 41m kg of waste from landfills
Polyco’s Packa-Ching initiative pays out R50m, diverts 41m kg of waste from landfills
3rd December 2025 By: Irma Venter

Polyco’s Packa-Ching community recycling initiative has paid out more than R50-million to South African communities, and diverted more than 41-million kilogrammes of waste from landfills.... 


South African communities have collected 41 000 t of waste, in recycling initiative
28th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African producer responsibility organisation Polyco has announced that South African communities have collected more than 41-million kilogrammes of waste material, and earned themselves more... 


A rendering of the upgraded treatment works
Cape Town’s Macassar wastewater treatment works gets R1.3bn upgrade
27th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town is rolling out a R1.3-billion upgrade to the Macassar wastewater treatment works (WWTW). The upgrade will more than double the plant’s current treatment capacity, from... 


Construction of the new, larger dewatering facility at Wildevoëlvlei WWTW
Cape Town’s Wildevoëlvlei wastewater facility in R280m upgrade
19th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) is investing R280-million to upgrade its Wildevoëlvlei wastewater treatment works (WWTW) in Kommetjie. Constructed in 1977, the Wildevoëlvlei WWTW services Fish Hoek,... 


The Hartenbos project from the air
Mossel Bay bulletproofs Hartenbos waste water plant with solar, microgrid project
11th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Mossel Bay municipality has cut the ribbon on the Hartenbos Waste Water Treatment Works solar PV plant and microgrid project. Developed in partnership with Solareff and Element Consulting... 


Recycling bodies strongly reject amendments to scrap price preference system
Recycling bodies strongly reject amendments to scrap price preference system
4th November 2025

Three recycling organisations have strongly rejected the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa’s (Itac’s) amendments to the price preference system (PPS) for scrap metal,... 


Joshua Low
New industrial technology, renewable-energy events announced for South Africa
24th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Montgomery Group Africa will stage two new exhibitions in South Africa – one in Johannesburg in 2026, and one in Cape Town in 2027. Montgomery Group Africa commercial director Joshua Low says RE+... 


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