Countries can reduce plastic pollution by 80% by 2040 using existing technologies and by making major policy changes, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said in a new report on Monday.https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/un-lays-out-blueprint-to-reduce-plastic-waste-80-by-2040-2023-05-17

South African nonprofit organisation GreenCape has released the 2023 edition of its yearly green economy market intelligence reports (MIRs), which highlight the most promising market opportunities in key green economy sectors in South Africa. The reports are published in partnership with the UK’s https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/greencape-reports-highlight-most-promising-green-economy-investment-opportunities-2023-05-04

Industry body the Tyre Recycling Industry Association of South Africa (Triasa) has been launched and, in the lead up to the imminent finalisation of the Section 29 Integrated Waste Tyre Plan, Triasa can make an important contribution to this new strategy, said founding member and truck tyre https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tyre-recycling-industry-body-aims-to-support-green-procurement-2023-05-03

The successful establishment of a natural gas economy in South Africa – which has significant gas resources – requires the addressing of associated challenges and the implementation of policies that promote investment in the sector, says research and strategy firm Birguid senior associate https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/further-engagement-required-for-building-local-gas-economy-consultancy-2023-04-28

Local water and wastewater treatment engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor WEC Projects has completed the design, engineering and supply of new sewage treatment plants for three different developments in Ghana – two hospitals and an apartment complex. All three projects https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/contractor-supplies-sewage-treatment-plants-for-ghana-developments-2023-04-12

Two South African industry organisations and plastics producer Kainotomia Polymers have signed the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) pledge in which they commit to preventing resin pellet, flake and powder loss to reduce the amount of plastic ending up in rivers and oceans. The Association of https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/three-more-plastics-organisations-sign-pledge-to-reduce-plastic-waste-into-the-environment-2023-04-24

Establishing a hierarchy to avoid and minimise waste production, following a circular economy model and increasing awareness on the impact of waste can alleviate the impacts of current waste management systems, says waste management service Interwaste marketing director Kate Stubbs. Current waste.https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-approaches-to-waste-needed-to-alleviate-impact-2023-03-09

The international construction industry is moving away from carbon-producing materials, such as steel and concrete, in favour of more sustainable materials. Engineered wood offers a multitude of benefits, including being a more sustainable and cost-effective material while offering shortened.https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/engineered-wood-makes-for-more-sustainable-construction-2023-03-09

Plastic production has increased to more than one-million tonnes a day, resulting in a growing plastic waste challenge, which chemical recycling technologies can mitigate by turning the waste into raw materials that can be used to meet current plastic demand. Chemical recycling company Plastic https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chemical-recycling-tech-provides-new-life-to-plastic-waste-2023-03-06

Researchers from the University of Birmingham, in the UK, have designed a novel adaptation for existing iron and steel furnaces that could reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the steelmaking industry by nearly 90% https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/furnace-adaptation-can-greatly-reduce-emissions-2023-03-10