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There is an unmistakable connection between urbanisation, population growth and waste management. As urbanisation propels, more people find themselves relocating to urban areas to adjust to changing lifestyle habits and workplace demands. Research shows that more than 700 million people already live in African urban areas, with this number expected to double to 1.4 billion by 2050 – […]
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The environmental consequences of incorrect battery disposal can be catastrophic. Landfilling batteries can lead to the leaching of toxic substances into soil and water, while poor handling poses fire risks and can release harmful emissions. Managing these risks requires the implementation of accessible collection networks and strict processing standards, as well as public awareness campaigns. […]
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By Marietjie Brown, Sustainability and Government Affairs Lead, IMETA Home to more than 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity, forests are the lungs of the earth and provide essential ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration, water filtration, and soil conservation. In Africa, sustainable forestry practices have the potential to promote circular economies by ensuring that […]
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Jacques Vermeulen, CEO Coca-Cola Beverages Africa A growing sense of urgency in dealing with the world’s plastic packaging problem has generated strong momentum behind recycling commitments and the use of recycled content in plastic packaging, to the extent that the demand for plastic bottle feedstock for recycling is beginning to outstrip the supply. Leading global […]
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Behind all our efforts to build a more sustainable economy lies a stark and unavoidable reality. We waste too much for our current economic models to ever be sustainable. According to research by the United Nations, waste generation will drastically outpace population growth by more than double between now and 2050. Put simply: the traditional […]
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E-waste is having a significant negative impact on Africa. With a huge market for electronic goods, many people do not consider what happens to their products once disposed of. Worldwide, we produce approximately 50m tonnes of e-waste every year. Although approximately 20% of our e-waste will be repurposed, a massive amount often ends up as […]
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