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Spotlight on the need to keep waste out of SA’s waters – MyPR.co.za

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Spotlight on the need to keep waste out of SA’s waters: (Port Elizabeth) – HIGHLIGHTING the solutions to issues of marine and land-based pollution in South Africa this week were national industry body for PET plastic recycling, PETCO, and the African Marine Waste Network. Extrupet, Africa’s leading PET and HDPE bottle recycling company, joined forces with PETCO, the industry body responsible for PET recycling in South Africa, and the Kenton-based African Marine Waste Network, to donate nine … [Read more...] about Spotlight on the need to keep waste out of SA’s waters – MyPR.co.za

PE in the news: Senior India batsman Rohit Sharma urges people to not waste water

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Senior India batsman Rohit Sharma urges people to not waste water: Subsequently, he was dropped and fellow Mumbai batsman Ajinkya Rahane replaced him. Though he managed to notch a century at Port Elizabeth, he faltered during the remainder of the series. He started the Nidahas Trophy with a couple of lackluster performances. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Pat Cummins admits he made 'mistake' by standing on the ball during 3rd Test vs South Africa: Then, in the second Test at Port … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Senior India batsman Rohit Sharma urges people to not waste water

Alleged Municipal Waste Employees asking for Bonuses

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The Public Health Directorate has received complaints about alleged Municipal Waste Management employees approaching residents and knocking on doors requesting residents for payment of a bonus. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) would like to notify all NMBM residents that such requests must not be entertained as municipal staff receive a Salary as well as an annual bonus. Residents are to notify the Public Health Directorate at 041-506 7405 or the Customer Care Services contact … [Read more...] about Alleged Municipal Waste Employees asking for Bonuses

Mary Phillips and The Waste Takers make waves with recycling in PE

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Mary Phillips and The Waste Takers make waves with recycling in PE: Mary Phillips of The Waste Takers in Port Elizabeth is just one of the many entrepreneurs that PRASA has trained. Photo: Issi Abrahams for Paper Recycling Association of South Africa JOHANNESBURG, September 14, 2017: Ahead of National Recycling Day on September 15, the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (PRASA) shares the story about Mary Phillips, an entrepreneur who saw value in paper waste and old telephone … [Read more...] about Mary Phillips and The Waste Takers make waves with recycling in PE

Mary Phillips and The Waste Takers make waves with recycling in PE

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Mary Phillips and The Waste Takers make waves with recycling in PE: Mary Phillips of The Waste Takers in Port Elizabeth is just one of the many entrepreneurs that PRASA has trained. Photo: Issi Abrahams for Paper Recycling Association of South Africa JOHANNESBURG, September 14, 2017: Ahead of National Recycling Day on September 15, the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (PRASA) shares the story about Mary Phillips, an entrepreneur who saw value in paper waste and old telephone … [Read more...] about Mary Phillips and The Waste Takers make waves with recycling in PE

African Marine Waste Conference Highlights Need for more Collaboration, Communication and a Clear Game Plan for the Plastics Industry

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African Marine Waste Conference Highlights Need for more Collaboration, Communication and a Clear Game Plan for the Plastics Industry: Above: The Plastics|SA stand at the African Marine Waste Conference The 2017 African Marine Waste Conference took place from the 9th to the 13th of July in Port Elizabeth, and was attended by approximately 200 delegates from 9 African states and a further 10 countries from other continents. The inaugural African Marine Waste Conference was managed by the … [Read more...] about African Marine Waste Conference Highlights Need for more Collaboration, Communication and a Clear Game Plan for the Plastics Industry

Operation clean-up begins as SAMWU consider Metro’s final decision

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On 31 May 2017, the Metro rolled out a contingency plan through the services of contractors to clear the backlog of waste collection by 9 June 2017, at the latest. This will only be for areas serviced with black bags. Over 50 different vehicles, 120 temporary labourers, 50 security personnel and 50 Metro Police Officers are working around the clock to get our city clean again. Those residents who are able to dispose of their own domestic waste or garden refuse can do so between 06:00 and … [Read more...] about Operation clean-up begins as SAMWU consider Metro’s final decision

Refuse Collection Contingency Plans as ‘Go Slow’ Continues

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to thank residents for their patience as the Waste Management Sub-Directorate is experiencing labour related challenges. The current labour challenges "GO SLOW OF REFUSE COLLECTORS" are causing delays in the normal collection schedule of refuse across the metro. The municipality has put in place a contingency plan to address the problem, which has resulted in collection delays in some areas. Residents who are able to dispose of their … [Read more...] about Refuse Collection Contingency Plans as ‘Go Slow’ Continues

Over R30 000 in Fines Issued to Waste Transporters

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Nelson Mandela Bay's Deputy Executive Mayor, who also serves as the Mayoral Committee Member for Public Health, Cllr Mongameli Bobani, has warned illegal waste transporters operating within Nelson Mandela Bay to adhere to municipal bylaws governing the transportation of waste, failing which they will be fined. The Deputy Executive Mayor issued the warning following a successful operation by the NMBM Waste Management Sub-Directorate's enforcement officers at the Walmer Arlington Tip-site … [Read more...] about Over R30 000 in Fines Issued to Waste Transporters

Recycle your Electronic Waste

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An electronic waste recycling start-up based in the Propella Business Incubator aims to be one of the first companies on the continent to fully recycle electronic waste, such as computers, cellphones and household appliances. "Should we receive our required funding we will be the first electronic waste plant in Africa to have an end-to-end zero-to-landfill facility," says Enrico Vermaak of eWaste Technologies Africa. "Electronic waste" is defined as "anything with a plug" such as discarded … [Read more...] about Recycle your Electronic Waste

New mobile shredder securely destroys unused hard drives

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EWASTE TO ART: eWaste Technologies Africa, a client of the Seda Nelson Mandela Bay ICT Incubator, started a pilot project with a Port Elizabeth based non-profit organisation and will donate e-waste that can be transformed to art. eWaste Technologies Africa managing director Enrico Vermaak (Centre), Jeanine Horn-Erasmus (Business Development Executive) and Shaun Philander (Junior Engineer) display some office supplies which has been made from electronic waste. Port Elizabeth, 9 March 2016 – … [Read more...] about New mobile shredder securely destroys unused hard drives

98% Recycling by Local Firm

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A hefty R2.4 million joint investment between Goodyear and its recycling partner, The Waste Trade Company, has turned the tyre manufacturer's waste yard into a clean, organised and Earth-friendly facility, reflecting the award winning, environmental can-do attitudes of both these companies. "The generation of waste comes with the tyre manufacturing process; we can't escape it but we can find the most practical and environmentally friendly ways to manage that waste," said Pamela Moodley, … [Read more...] about 98% Recycling by Local Firm

All Hands on Waste Environmental Expo and school competition winners’ announcement

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An Environmental Expo will be held tomorrow as part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's All Hands on Waste project that recently scooped the prestigious Mail and Guardian Greening the Future Award in the category for Environmental Best Practice for Not-for-Profit Organisations. The main focus of the All Hands on Waste project is intended to change the attitudes of communities regarding the management of waste and as a result phase one encouraged communities to clean their environment as … [Read more...] about All Hands on Waste Environmental Expo and school competition winners’ announcement