World Environmental Health day Saturday, 26 September 2020 is World Environmental Health day, predicated towards creating a supportive and healthy environment. It is well-known that the health of the natural environment is directly linked to human health. So why don’t we put more attention towards protecting the environment from our activities? At BiobiN we are constantly
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Asking the right questions on International coastal and World Clean-up Day When is biodegradable packaging more environmentally friendly? To find out more, visit www.biobin.co.za Saturday, 19 September 2020 is a day dedicated to keeping our environment clean and litter-free. It is International Coastal Clean-up day and World Clean-up day; two global initiatives that focus on
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How our food waste contributes to the climate crisis When speaking about the environment, climate change, and global warming due to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is usually a topic at the top of the list. It is very quick to blame the coal and oil industries for GHG emissions and a deteriorating air quality, however,
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Getting to know your waste laws in South Africa South Africa’s waste sector, including food and organic waste is tightly regulated to ensure that the environment is safeguarded against pollution while stimulating economic opportunities that are available with certain waste streams. BiobiN South Africa aims to maximise the economic potential of food waste while also
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South Africa celebrated National Arbor Week Urban greening while urban composting We all know that planting trees is great for the environment and the air that we breathe, but how dirty have you gotten your hands recently? With the first week of September being Arbor week, it’s the perfect opportunity to get your hands
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The global extent of our food waste We know that your food waste has value, we know that you should be composting it, and we know that it does not belong in landfill. But, do you know the bigger picture of the global situation of food waste. BiobiN South Africa would like to share some
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Mandela Day: addressing food security in more than one way On Saturday, 18 July 2020, South Africa and everyone inspired by the legacy of Nelson Mandela will be taking the opportunity to give back to society, on the day that honours the father of our nation. On Mandela’s day, South Africans use 67 minutes of
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Looking at a pertinent population issue: food security Saturday, 11 July 2020 was World Population Day, a day that brings attention to the many different population issues that are evident in society. Apart from COVID-19, a major issue that affects many populations around the world is food security. One of big the factors that contributes
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Can you go without plastic for an entire month? Commonly known on the global ‘environmental calendar’ is plastic-free July. This is an entire month dedicated to tackling plastic pollution. According to the 2019 Ocean Conservancy report*, nine of the top ten most picked up items on International Coastal Clean-up day were plastic items. Our earth
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[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1594031248010{margin-top: 100px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] New industry data highlights the economic value of organic waste Following the recent announcement by our President that more of the hospitality sector is going to re-open, the volumes of wet organic waste that comes from restaurants is going to reach that of pre-lockdown levels. As an on-site commercial organic waste
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