BSI’s revised waste management specification introduces new requirements for climate risk assessment and enhanced performance reporting to support organizations in improving waste management processes. https://resource.co/article/bsi-updates-waste-management-specification

Everyone loves a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, too often our air is anything but fresh. https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/02/12/air-purifiers-masks-and-staying-indoors-how-to-reduce-your-risk-from-air-pollution

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) has called on residents and businesses to exercise caution and follow protocols for the safe handling and disposal of all types of waste, especially hazardous waste. https://infrastructurenews.co.za/2025/02/11/residents-urged-to-handle-waste-disposal-wisely/

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) has called on residents and businesses to exercise caution and follow protocols for the safe handling and disposal of all types of waste, especially hazardous waste. https://allafrica.com/stories/202502100440.html

A person’s ability to focus on everyday tasks is affected by short-term exposure to air pollution, a study has found. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/feb/06/air-pollution-affects-peoples-ability-to-focus-on-everyday-tasks-study-finds

In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, statistics emerged showing significant discrepancies in mortality by county. https://today.uconn.edu/2025/02/air-pollution-worsened-covid-19-mortality-especially-in-vulnerable-communities/

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture dismissed the argument by the Department of Agriculture that a ban on highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) will affect the economy, stating that profits cannot be prioritised over human life. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/committee-urges-urgent-intervention-on-banning-of-hazardous-pesticides-2025-02-05

Owners of unregistered dams meeting the criteria for classification as a dam with a safety risk have another 30 days to undertake the dam registration process to ensure dam safety compliance. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dam-owners-given-30-days-extension-to-register-their-dams-2025-01-29

This follows the tragic collapse of the Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, which claimed 35 lives and destroyed hundreds of homes. Following decades of neglect, authorities are closing the overburdened dumpsite and pursuing sustainable solutions. Efforts include partnerships with global waste-to-energy developers like Infinitum Energy Group, which plans a $500 million renewable diesel project, https://www.africa.com/uganda-is-taking-bold-steps-to-overhaul-its-waste-management-system/

Waste-to-energy (WTE) solutions, including the production of refuse-derived fuel (RDF), offer South Africa an opportunity to address its dual challenges of energy security and waste management, says local waste management company Interwaste group business development and marketing director Kate Stubbs. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/waste-to-energy-a-solution-for-power-waste-challenges-2025-01-17