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...]
Water: without it, we will not eat
This year, World Water Day was celebrated on 22 March and focused specifically on water and food security. The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) emphasised the fact that we need to pay special attention to the sustainable management of our freshwater resources, especially in terms of our tenuous hold on food security. Stan Jewaskiewitz, President of … [Read more...]
Sweet Success at the Waste Management Awards
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) KwaZulu-Natal Branch recently held its bi-annual Waste Management Awards evening at the Durban Country Club. After a stringent auditing process, Hulett Sugar Refinery in Rossburgh walked away with the Gold certificate and trophy in the General Manufacturing and Industry Category, having achieved 75% for their waste … [Read more...]
