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Jan 14, 2025 | 
bizcommunity.com | Kate Stubbs |Garyn Rapson |Paula-Ann Novotny |Michelle Morris
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South Africa is a country in crisis – on the verge of an environmental disaster, with collapsing infrastructure and growing waste streams.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
bbrief.co.za | Kate Stubbs
Kate Stubbs | Group Business Development and Marketing Director | Interwaste | mail me |The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) has just unfolded in Baku, Azerbaijan. This means that since 1992, when 154 countries signed the UNFCCC agreeing to combat harmful human impacts on the climate, we are still grappling with many challenges.
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Jul 9, 2024 | 
bbrief.co.za | Kate Stubbs
We live in a time where human beings are better off than they have ever been, yet our natural systems are under stress and millions of people are suffering. Sufficient evidence and rationale support the imperative to alter our behaviour and embrace sustainable living practices. Yet, why do we hesitate to do so? And if we are indeed taking steps, are we progressing swiftly enough? Achieving sustainability requires a fundamental mindset shift from governments, businesses and individuals alike.
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Apr 4, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Kate Stubbs |Robert Erasmus |Steve Kretzmann |Lucas Nowicki
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Construction on the Treated Effluent Re-use (TER) Scottsdene Pump Station, under the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate, has begun. The pump station aims to expand the accessibility of treated effluent, which is a viable alternative water source for non-potable purposes and can significantly reduce the demand on drinking water supply.
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Feb 23, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Robert Erasmus |Kate Stubbs |Steve Kretzmann
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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are becoming more important for businesses, and for good reason. Embracing ESG practices is not just a trend; it is a strategic move towards long-term success. Given the potential environmental impact in the sanitation and waste management industry, the adoption of ESG principles is more of a responsibility than a choice. However, it’s not a choice without benefit.
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Feb 20, 2024 | 
bbrief.co.za | Kate Stubbs
In the global quest for sustainable waste management solutions, the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has emerged as a pivotal strategy. Originating in Europe in the 1990’s, EPR essentially places the onus on manufacturers to take responsibility for the entire life cycle of their products, from production to final disposal.
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Feb 16, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Steve Kretzmann |Kate Stubbs
Most of Cape Town’s sewage treatment works are failing, including the city’s largest one which releases effluent straight into the sea. More than 200-million litres of untreated or partially treated sewage is released into False Bay daily. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp Of Cape Town’s 23 sewage treatment works, 15 fail to treat the sewage to acceptable standards before releasing it into the environment.
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Feb 9, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Steve Kretzmann |Kate Stubbs
City to deal with the 32-million litres of raw sewage it pumps out to sea every day. More than two million litres of sieved raw sewage is pumped out to sea off Camps Bay every day. This is one of three marine outfalls, the other two being at Greenpoint and Hout Bay. The City has commissioned a study to determine the costs of treating the sewage first, or piping it to existing wastewater treatment works or further out to sea.
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Jan 8, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Kate Stubbs
It’s no secret that South Africa struggles with water scarcity, and many believe that the country will face a major water crisis in the coming decade. Kate Stubbs, Marketing Director at InterwasteThe Department of Water Affairs and Forestry's (DWAF) has acknowledged this reality itself and has said that South Africa is under threat if resources are not better managed. So, choices must be made.
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Dec 12, 2023 | 
bbrief.co.za | Kate Stubbs
Kate Stubbs | Group Business Development and Marketing Director | Interwaste | mail me |Sustainability has risen to board level discussions in South African corporates, as they grapple with both the public’s demand for environmentally friendly products as well as the growing requirements of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting.
