“The focus of waste management in South Africa is changing. No longer is the emphasis on the disposal of waste, but rather on avoiding its generation and minimizing and recycling the waste stream wherever possible.” This was the key message conveyed by Lisa Parkes, Marketing Manager of PETCO, at a workshop held during Wastecon in Somerset West this month. “The law … [Read more...]
Value, grow and sustain at this year’s WasteCon
Delegates attending this year’s much anticipated waste management conference, WasteCon2014, will not be disappointed by the jam-packed programme and event exhibition. The conference hosted by the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) will be taking place from 06 to 10 October 2014 at the picturesque Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West. Waste conscious … [Read more...]
Wrestling with waste
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is delighted to report a resoundingly successful WasteCon2012. The biggest waste conference to have been hosted in East London thus far brought together municipal as well as private entities to deliberate and to set up processes which will move our nation ahead in addressing crucial issues pertinent to the waste … [Read more...]
The greenest of the green get their due
Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) walked away with the highest accolade in the waste industry last night, adding to their green credentials when they received first place in the large organisations category in the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) and Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA)’s Top Green Organisation … [Read more...]
All stops pulled out for WasteCon 2012
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is pulling out all the stops this year in preparation for what is anticipated to be their biggest and most comprehensive waste conference to date; WasteCon2012, which is set to take place from 09 to 12 October 2012. The theme of this year’s WasteCon2012 is ‘Wrestling with Waste’ with the focus on Employment, … [Read more...]
