The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is a multi-disciplinary non-profit association that is committed to supporting professional waste management practices.
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Most local municipalities in South Africa are unable to maintain basic waste water management infrastructure. Photo by Julien Behal/PA Images via Getty Images
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Plastic waste management in South Africa . Unatshilidzi Benedictus Khangale . Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, 2092, South Africa . [email protected]. Paul Amaechi Ozor .
Key facts. E-waste is the fastest growing solid waste stream in the world (1).; In 2019, an estimated 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste were produced globally, but only 17.4% was documented as formally collected and recycled (2).; Lead is one of the common substances released into the environment if e-waste is recycled, stored or dumped …
South Africa wants to reduce the amount of waste in landfills by 40%. The government is focusing on incentives for reuse, recycling, energy recovery and waste composting. In 2020, Pretoria replaced its national waste management strategy with a new policy that supports waste pickers and the entire informal sector.
1 INTRODUCTION. 1.1 Background. E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in South Africa [1] and a global environmental hazard [2, 3, 4]. Also referred to as 'waste electrical and electronic equipment' (WEEE), e-waste is defined, for this study, as any electrical or electronic equipment that has been discarded, permanently stored, or damaged, and is …
Sustainable solutions transforming South Africa's waste management landscape. by GrR. October 19, 2023. in Management. 0. 58. ... especially in countries such as South Africa, where e-waste recycling rates vary from 7% to 12%, depending on the district, with a considerable portion, including valuable items, ending up, illegally, in …
As South Africa advances with its waste management, particularly managing the waste of developed countries, it should ask itself whose interests are being served. Public health Mental health
About us. Phambili Services (PTY) LTD is a leading Waste Management company established in 1996 in recognition of the growing need for sustainable integrated Waste Management solutions in the Waste Management sector in South Africa.
It produces nearly 1.6 million tonnes of waste a year, the majority of which is disposed of in landfill sites. In 1994, Durban Solid Waste (DSW), the cleansing and solid waste unit of eThekwini, looked at using the methane gas formed in the three Durban landfill sites to generate green energy.
The report summarizes the findings of a collaboration between DEFF, CSIR and UNEP IETC to enhance municipal solid waste management in South Africa. It identifies the …
Our findings have implications for and can inform national-level policies to reduce waste and promote sustainable management of waste. As South Africa undergoes rapid population growth, in a context where chronic poverty and income inequality need to be addressed, our study highlights some of the development challenges of increasing levels …
The web page provides an overview of the current situation, challenges and opportunities of the waste management industry in South Africa. It covers topics such as …
The management of waste in Africa is indeed faced with numerous challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, insufficient knowledge on handling healthcare waste, and the lack of recycling ...
Estimates of South African e-waste production vary tremendously. The Global E-waste Monitor reports that 321 000 tons of e-waste was generated by South Africa in 2016 [13]. By contrast, a study by Finlay [14] in 2005 estimated e-waste generation to be between 1.12Mt and 2.1Mt per annum — a sixfold increase over the Global E-waste Monitor ...
The South African waste management industry plays a vital role in keeping our environment clean and can be counted among the most efficient on the African continent. Kate Stubbs, Marketing Director at Interwaste, shares her insights into what can be expected in the waste industry for 2022. The South African waste management …
Cities in South Africa could take steps to reduce the amount of waste they generate by actively promoting what is known as the "Waste Hierarchy". This refers to the "three Rs" of "reduce", "reuse" and "recycle". ... by investigating alternative, properly managed waste management services, South African cities could provide ...
Waste management in developing countries is typically characterized by uncontrolled dumping of waste, often associated with open burning. ... Dr. Linda Godfrey is the Principal Scientist and …
Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, is the fastest growing waste stream in South Africa, and poses a serious environmental risk if mismanaged.
"South Africa's vision and commitment in addressing waste is commendable, as articulated through its new waste management strategy that puts great emphasis on waste prevention and minimization, and enshrines the concept of circular economy," said Peter Manyara, the Regional Project Coordinator, MARPLASTICCs project.
Many studies in MSWM in sub-Saharan African cities have focussed on aspects and challenges of solid waste management, especially in waste collection and recycling (see Mbuli 2015;Baker and ...
The web page explores the challenges and successes of the South African waste industry in 2024, such as landfill capacity, waste minimisation, and EPR regulations. It also …
Waste management. For the waste sector in South Africa this means care must be given to raw material use, product design, resource eficiency, waste prevention, and …
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is a major environmental problems in growing city townships of South Africa. Improper management of this waste causes hazards to inhabitants. Various studies reveal that about 90% of MSW is disposed of in open dumps and landfills. ... Simelane, “Future directions of municipal solid …
During a Creamer Media-hosted webinar on waste management and the circular economy held earlier this month, industry organisation the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa's Chris ...
The NWMS is a plan to achieve the objects of the Waste Act and address the challenges of waste management in South Africa. It promotes the waste …
The Waste Management in South Africa industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2016-20, and forecast to 2025). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.
Waste management has become a major environmental issue in South Africa. The South African Constitution (RSA, 1996) assigns the responsibility for refuse removal, refuse dumps
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The perpetual changes in human behaviour regarding pharmaceuticals have caused elevated rates of pharmaceutical waste in the environment (Ayele and Mamu, 2018).Rapid population growth and urbanisation in low-middle developing income countries (LMDIC) such as many in Africa have led to overconsumption habits and increased …
Working to Help Establish a Sustainable Waste Management System for South Africa Since 2008 . The EPR Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA) is a registered Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) with The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) for the Electrical and Electronic Equipment …
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is a non-profit organisation that promotes professional waste management practices and strives to protect the environment and people of Southern Africa against poor waste management practices. Members benefit by: Networking with other waste management practitioners
African nations are showing the way on dealing with e-waste. According to the Global E-waste Monitor 2020, 13 countries in Africa had an e-waste policy, legislation or regulation in place. Their efforts can be a lesson to other nations around the world looking to improve their e-waste management systems.
These are but a few of the major challenges that the South African waste industry grapples with in 2024. But Mpendulo Ginindza, President of the Institute of Waste Management of South Africa (IWMSA), says not all is lost and that many positive strides are being made towards achieving a circular economy by 2030.
In the last decade, only three African countries amended their environmental laws to include e-waste: South Africa with the National Environmental Management Waste Amendment Act, 26 of 2014 (Ghosh et al., Citation 2016); Nigeria implemented the National Environmental Regulations S.I.23 of 2011 (Okorhi et al., Citation 2019) and …