Author name: Nicole Felix

Food security begins with the soil that sustains life. When the structure and fertility of soil are weakened, entire food systems become fragile. Composting provides a biological correction to this imbalance. It rebuilds organic matter, improves the soil’s ability to retain water, and restores the microbial life that supports healthy crops. Organic waste plays a […]

Agriculture has long depended on the addition of nutrients to soil to maintain efficiency. Two of the most widely used soil amendments are fertiliser and compost. While both improve crop yields, they are fundamentally different in composition, function, and impact on ecological systems. Understanding these differences is critical for farmers, policymakers, and consumers who are

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 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

Across South Africa, large volumes of food and garden waste are collected each week – from homes, restaurants, fresh produce markets and public spaces. Most of it is taken straight to landfill, where it breaks down to emit a vast amount of methane. What many people don’t realise is that this everyday material, when managed

Across South Africa, large volumes of food and garden waste are collected each week, from homes, restaurants, fresh produce markets and public spaces. Most of it is taken straight to landfill, where it breaks down to emit a vast amount of methane. What many people don’t realise is that this everyday material, when managed properly,