Author name: Nicole Felix

The Western Cape is preparing its fourth-generation Integrated Waste Management Plan (WC IWMP) for 2027–2032 as businesses approach a significant deadline for organic waste. With the province pursuing 100% diversion of organic waste from landfill by 2027, businesses need to establish where their organic material will go and how it will be processed. The new

For businesses operating alongside wildlife, food waste management in South Africa is about more than hygiene, compliance and efficient disposal. The way food waste is stored can influence animal behaviour, human-wildlife conflict and the health of surrounding ecosystems. Open food waste provides an easy, reliable food source for baboons, jackals, birds and rodents. Once animals

South Africa is heading towards the 2026/27 summer under El Niño conditions. The South African Weather Service’s Seasonal Climate Watch, issued on 31 August, indicates that El Niño is occurring and is expected to continue through summer, with below-normal rainfall forecast for many areas. The Department of Agriculture has also warned that lower rainfall, combined

By September, South Africa is moving into another growing season. Spring planting begins for a range of summer crops, while deciduous orchards and vineyards come out of winter dormancy as temperatures rise. Food gardens, community growing projects and landscaped spaces may also be preparing for planting and warmer conditions. This brings greater attention to soil

As South Africa celebrates National Arbor Month in September, under the theme, “My Tree, My Oxygen, Plant Yours Today,” we are reminded of the essential role trees play in healthier communities. Trees clean the air, store carbon and help build resilient landscapes. But before a tree can grow tall enough to provide shade or capture

El Niño places greater emphasis on water management South Africa is preparing for the possibility of a hotter, drier 2026/27 summer as climate forecasts indicate that a strengthening El Niño is likely to bring above-normal temperatures across much of the country, together with an increased likelihood of below-normal rainfall across the summer rainfall regions from

For businesses under constant operational pressure, “zero waste” can feel like an ambitious goal rather than something that fits into the working day. But the journey does not have to start with a complete overhaul. Businesses can start making measurable progress by simply breaking this journey into five practical steps and one of the most

Green building certification is no longer judged on solar panels and energy efficiency alone. For property developments chasing top-tier ratings, organic waste diversion carries real weight as one of the expected standards used to assess sustainability performance. For developers targeting Green Star SA, LEED, or EDGE ratings, on-site organic waste processing has shifted from a