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Vol. 23, No. 03, August 2021
ON THE COVER Mine waste is the single largest waste stream generated in South Africa, accounting for 87.7% of all waste generated in the county, yet a quagmire of uncertainty holds back its recycling potential. P6
MINE WASTE
REGULARS
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CONTENTS
MINE WASTE
Legislation preventing the recycling of mining waste
AUGUST 2021
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MUNICIPAL FEATURE
Incentive project encourages lower- income areas to participate in recycling
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LANDFILLS
How can landfills be extended sustainably?
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PAPER Register with the right PRO before 5 November
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EMISSIONS Carbon tax compliance requires meaningful change 17 GEOSYNTHETICS
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LANDFILLS
Landfill containment: cost-effective long-term solutions
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LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Managing your waste to achieve legal compliance
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MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITIES
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Stellenbosch’s new waste MRF
WASTE PICKERS
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No reclaimers, no recycling
RECYCLING
Driving sustainable practices in the tyre industry From packets to pitches
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PUMPS & VALVES
Spare pump parts more important than ever
RENEWABLE ENERGY
RENEWABLE ENERGY
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Opportunities for solar panel recycling
PLASTICS
SA gears up to celebrate Clean-up & Recycle SA Week SAPRO opens entries for awards
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CIRCULAR ECONOMY
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How circular is the South African economy? EnviroServ joins government efforts to support circular economy
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
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Delving into SA’s residential power use
EMISSIONS
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INDUSTRIAL SYMBIOSIS
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Waste reuse
ORGANIC WASTE
www.infrastructurenews.co.za
Why composting should be part of your sustainability strategy AUGUST 2021
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