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The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture dismissed the argument by the Department of Agriculture that a ban on highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) will affect the economy, stating that profits cannot be prioritised over human life. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/committee-urges-urgent-intervention-on-banning-of-hazardous-pesticides-2025-02-05

Date posted: 5 February, 2025 | Author: | No Comments »

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This follows the tragic collapse of the Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, which claimed 35 lives and destroyed hundreds of homes. Following decades of neglect, authorities are closing the overburdened dumpsite and pursuing sustainable solutions. Efforts include partnerships with global waste-to-energy developers like Infinitum Energy Group, which plans a $500 million renewable diesel project, https://www.africa.com/uganda-is-taking-bold-steps-to-overhaul-its-waste-management-system/

Date posted: 20 January, 2025 | Author: | No Comments »

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Waste-to-energy (WTE) solutions, including the production of refuse-derived fuel (RDF), offer South Africa an opportunity to address its dual challenges of energy security and waste management, says local waste management company Interwaste group business development and marketing director Kate Stubbs. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/waste-to-energy-a-solution-for-power-waste-challenges-2025-01-17

Date posted: 17 January, 2025 | Author: | No Comments »

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We may consume less plastic per capita than the rest of the world, but Africa is still the second-most polluted continent in the world. Added to this, most of our waste is mismanaged, with a significant portion ending up in landfills, illegal dumpsites, as well as our rivers and oceans. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/driving-africas-transition-to-a-blue-economy-actionable-strategies-for-tackling-plastic-waste-2025-01-09

Date posted: 9 January, 2025 | Author: | No Comments »

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