South Africa celebrates National Recycling Day on 21 September each year. The day is an important opportunity to reflect on how the country manages its waste and how ordinary people, communities, and businesses can contribute to more sustainable waste practices. Recycling is commonly associated with materials such as paper, glass, metal, and plastics. However, it
The way the industry manages organic material has significant implications for food security, environmental sustainability, and economic efficiency. Globally, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that around 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted every year, while in South Africa, more than 10 million tonnes of food and organic waste end up in landfill
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The upcoming 2027 organic waste landfill ban will have far-reaching implications for businesses of all sizes. For small and medium-sized enterprises in particular, the organic waste landfill ban calls for proactive preparation by finding alternative waste treatment (AWT) technology and methods for organic waste. While compliance is a legal requirement, this transition can also create
