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When businesses think about the financial benefits of on-site composting, they usually focus on one thing: fewer waste collection trips. While those savings are real, they only tell part of the story. What often gets overlooked is how composting changes the way waste is handled inside the facility and what that means for staff, site […]

The release of the Draft National Waste Management Strategy (NWMS) 2026 signals a definitive end to the era of “business as usual” for organic waste management in South Africa. For years, organic waste has been treated as a landfill problem. Under the 2026 Strategy, it is officially a “prioritised waste stream.” So, what does this

With a new National Waste Management Strategy, a landfill ban one year away, new sustainability reporting standards and consumer pressure, 2026 is likely to be the year where organic waste becomes a more urgent operational issue for many organisations. If your organisation generates food waste regularly, it’s possible that you are already seeing the early

Factory shutdown waste is a specific category of food loss that takes place when manufacturing facilities pause operations for scheduled breaks, especially during the festive season. These closures are routine across the food sector and are usually planned for late December when factories close for Christmas and the New Year. The pause often looks simple

Across farms, storage facilities and kitchens, food moves through many systems before reaching our plates. It requires water, soil nutrients, energy and labour at each stage. The journey involves irrigation in the field, washing, milling in processing facilities, refrigeration and transport in distribution networks. These steps can be resource-intensive. When food does not get eaten,

As South African businesses increasingly focus on sustainability, diverting and repurposing organic waste is fast becoming a non-negotiable. Diverting organic waste from landfills not only reduces environmental impact but also offers significant operational benefits. This guide provides a pre-self-assessment to help businesses determine the most suitable on-site composting solution, navigate local regulations, and understand why