Financial services firm Standard Bank has reduced the carbon emissions from its facilities across Africa by 4.6% year-on-year in 2023, putting the group ahead of its 2040 net-zero target, says https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/standard-bank-reduced-its-ghg-emissions-by-46-in-2023-2024-04-03

Amid increasing emphasis on sustainability, this year’s inaugural Biodiversity Economy and Investment Indaba emphasises the importance of growing the South African biodiversity economy under the theme of ‘Collective Action for Thriving People and Nature.’https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/creecy-stresses-importance-of-protecting-the-environment-while-growing-the-biodiversity-economy-2024-03-25

North-West University (NWU) Professor Louis du Preez and his team of researchers have discovered a new species of African bullfrog, Pyxicephalus beytelli, which is the fourth species of bullfrog identified in Southern Africa. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-african-bullfrog-species-discovered-the-largest-discovered-in-100-years-2024-03-25

As the end of the public comment period nears, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) held public consultations for the proposals set out in the draft Compulsory National Standards for Water https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dws-hosts-public-consultation-on-revamped-water-sanitation-regulations-2024-03-13

The ocean’s depths are not some remote alien realm, but are in fact intimately entangled with every other part of the planet. We should treat them that way https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/12/radioactive-waste-baby-bottles-and-spam-the-deep-ocean-has-become-a-dumping-ground

Reaching for the single-use paper towel can feel like a crime in a climate crisis – but how eco-friendly are the alternatives? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/12/what-is-swedish-dishcloth-reusable-paper-towel-better-environment

The latest ‘National Status of Biological Invasions and their Management in South Africa’ report paints a sobering picture of the multitude of alien species that have taken root in – and threaten – South Africa’s biodiversity ecosystem, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy said on Friday. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dffe-publishes-latest-biological-invasions-report-2024-03-08

Through resource efficiency, circular design, water reuse, repair and recycling, African nations can customise their economic systems to maximise social benefits and sustainability, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Southern Africa states. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/circular-economies-can-foster-inclusivity-in-africa-address-social-challenges-iwmi-2024-03-08

During the 2022/23 reporting period, a 31% recycling rate for polystyrene was achieved, registered producer responsibility organisation the Extended producer responsibility (EPR) Waste Association.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Hansen as our new Director from 1st of March. 2024.