Source reduction has a very significant impact on a waste management system as it reduces both the quantity and the toxicity of the waste. It helps to promote the efficient use of discarded products and resources, as they have not been contaminated by the toxic or contaminated waste removed at source. This saves the cost […]
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Sep
Sep
The products we use every day would not be available to us without paperboard, a thinner form of paper-based packaging we commonly refer to as cardboard. Food and beverages we consume, cosmetics we use, medicines we rely on and shoes we purchase are all often packaged in paperboard boxes. But, with all of this packaging […]
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Jul
Jul
Less energy is used when recycled materials are included in the manufacturing process Good for the South African economy as it decreases the necessity to import raw materials Increase nature/environment conservation or continuous environment destruction of continuously seeking for Newer raw materials for every production Opportunities for income generation and alleviation of poverty through job creation Prevents litter; […]
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May
May
Cardboard packaging is designed to be recycled, so it is important we properly recycle the cardboard in our homes and offices at every opportunity. Cardboard can be recycled five to seven times and is a generally straightforward and easy material to recycle. Remove any box packing materials such as packing peanuts or e.t.c. You don’t […]
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Mar
Mar
Waste management means collecting, transporting, processing, recycling and monitoring of the waste materials. The term waste management generally relates to those materials which are produced by human activity and is usually undertaken to reduce the effect of these activities on their health and environment. Waste management is also useful to recover useful resources from the […]
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Jan
Jan
Managing waste collection effectively is one of the best ways to keep a clean business environment and continuously preventing waste on company premise. Build-ups of waste are not only displeasing to see, it can also quite easily be dangerous, unhygienic and have a negative effective on the environment and possibly employees. Regarding hazardous waste the […]
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Jan
Jan
A waste management plan is a predicate to making sure your business’s waste management is treated with the same due diligence as your production, supply chain and other facets that command a healthy and successful company. There are many ways to ensure your waste management plan is effective, so that all safety regulations are met, […]
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Jan
Jan
If you’ve been dealing with your food waste for a while now you’ll understand fully what a time consuming and important process it can be. Since waste removal is something that cannot be avoided, it’s worth looking into external companies who specialise in helping restaurants remove their excess food waste. This however, also comes with […]
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Nov
Nov
It’s coming to that point of the year, when it’s time to wrap up 2017 on a good note and start prepping for how to go into 2018 with a bang! It’s important to have some actionable new year’s resolutions on how to be bigger, better, and improve the next year. Much like this, it’s […]
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Nov
Nov
If you run a restaurant or are thinking about starting one then you’ve probably thought about what to do with all that food that goes to waste on a daily basis. Restaurant food waste management is a key tool in the running of your establishment and ensures the proper and safe management of this inevitable […]
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