Johannesburg, the heart of South Africa’s economy, is facing two urgent challenges: mounting waste volumes and ongoing energy shortages. As landfills fill up and rolling blackouts continue, the need for a sustainable, long-term solution becomes more pressing. Waste-to-Energy (WTE) technologies offer a practical and scalable...
Johannesburg, like many fast-growing cities, faces mounting pressure to manage urban organic waste effectively. With limited landfill capacity and increasing environmental and social demands for sustainability, traditional methods fall short of delivering scalable, low-impact solutions. In this context, microbial composting is emerging as a game-changing...
Medical disposal waste is a topic many people don’t think about daily, but it’s something that can pose serious risks if not handled properly. From hospitals to clinics, the way this waste is managed affects not only health workers but also the community and environment....
South Africa faces a mounting organic waste crisis, with millions of tonnes of food waste generated annually. Most of it ends up in landfills, contributing to methane emissions and environmental degradation. But with the right technology, this waste could become a valuable resource. One such...
Medical waste is a serious issue that affects public health, the environment, and safety in communities everywhere. Proper management of this waste is crucial to reduce risks and protect people and the planet. In South Africa, laws and policies guide how medical waste should be...
In the realm of waste management, ensuring the safety and efficiency of treatment plants is paramount. Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) emerges as a critical tool, enabling a waste management company to systematically evaluate potential hazards and implement measures to mitigate them. By leveraging numerical methods,...
South Africa’s landfills are a silent battleground where environmental protection and waste control collide. Central to this challenge is leachate—the hazardous liquid that forms when water percolates through decomposing waste. For any responsible waste management company in South Africa, addressing leachate is not only a...
Medical waste disposal is a critical aspect of healthcare operations, ensuring that hazardous materials are managed safely and sustainably. In South Africa, stringent regulations govern the handling and treatment of healthcare risk waste (HCRW), aiming to protect public health and the environment. Understanding Medical Waste and...
The management of medical waste is an essential, yet often overlooked, aspect of healthcare. Medical waste, generated through medical treatments, procedures, and diagnostic services, can be hazardous to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly. From collection and transportation to final disposal,...
In South Africa, the safe and compliant disposal of healthcare risk waste (HCRW) is governed by a robust legal framework designed to protect public health and the environment. Central to this framework are the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA) and the Health Care Risk...
