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Cutting costs in the bad times
Waste is about volumes: the more we consume, the more we generate. In good times, bad habits creep in, costs rise, and inefficiencies multiply. Like electricity and water, waste costs…
The Cost of Recycling
Many organizations baulk at the cost of recycling – understandably. The cost of having employees on site, management to supervise them, the cost of recycling removal and reporting can be…
Food Waste Recycling: Closing the Loop with Compost
Food waste accounts for roughly 30% of the total waste stream globally and in South Africa. Supermarkets, hospitality venues, and wine estates generate significant volumes of organic waste—anything that was…
Food Waste Recycling: Returning Resources to the Soil
Every packaged chicken on a supermarket shelf has a long journey—from hatchery to slaughter, processing, and distribution. But what happens when that chicken reaches its expiry date and is no…
Waste management plans made easy
Demystifying the process and embracing responsibility “Waste management plan” might sound like corporate jargon or a thick technical report, but it doesn’t have to be. At its core, it’s simply…
The sustainability journey: Simple steps toward a greener future
Sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with the right mindset and a clear roadmap, it becomes an exciting opportunity for growth, innovation and impact. At first, the path…
Sustainable packaging: Not so simple
While waiting in a large pharmacy recently, I started looking at the packaging on the products. Every one of the estimated 10,000 items was packaged – some in a single…
Shopping centres: The surprisingly fun side of waste management.
What do shopping centres and babies have in common? Constant mess – and someone dedicated to cleaning it up. That’s where Waste Synergy comes in. Like a behind-the-scenes hero, we…
Recycling composite waste: Tackling the tough stuff with Waste Synergy
Recycling is often seen as a simple sort-and-go task. Paper, glass, tin, cardboard and most plastics can be placed in the right bin and sent on their way. But there’s…
Extended producer responsibility in South Africa: A step toward a greener future?
At long last, South Africa may be turning the corner in sustainable waste management. In a landmark move, the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF), under Minister Barbara Creecy,…
Embracing the circular economy: Redefining waste, reclaiming value.
In an age of overconsumption, the circular economy offers a smarter way forward. While recycling organic waste is becoming standard practice, tackling non-organic waste reveals a more complex challenge –…
Weathering the storm: COVID-19, resilience, and the path forward
The global impact of COVID-19: A tsunami of uncertainty The arrival of COVID-19 was like a sudden tsunami – swift, merciless, and unimaginably vast. It shook the very foundations of…
