Is waste paper really ‘waste’ if it has a value? The answer is no, according to Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organisation which focuses on diverting paper and paper packaging from South Africa’s landfill through collection and recycling. “When we separate our recyclables from general rubbish, we realise there is treasure to be found in trash," says Edith Leeuta, … [Read more...]
Regulating energy efficiency tax incentives
Measurement and verification professionals will now be regulated and accredited by a new body to assist the roll out of tax incentives for demonstrated energy savings. The Council for Measurement and Verification Professionals of South Africa (CMVPSA) is a Section 21 company established as a Chapter of the SAEE to regulate M&V practitioners (individuals) in the industry. … [Read more...]