The Asher allows for treatment-at-source in various locations such as residential communities, remote areas, factories, hotels, islands, universities, hospitals, mines, shopping malls, or any large premises. With a potential of achieving up to 90% landfill diversions, The Asher reduces long-term environmental impact on soil, rivers and the oceans. Additionally, the non-harmful ash from the Asher can be repurposed as a natural substance in fertilisers, soil conditioners, and construction fillers.
South Africa is facing a mounting waste management crisis, with its growing population and economy generating increasing amounts of waste. More than 50 million tonnes of general waste are produced each year, but only a third of this is recycled, leaving the remaining waste to clog up landfill sites, illegal dumps, or pollute the environment. This unsustainable trajectory is pushing the country closer to an environmental tipping point.
In our increasingly eco-conscious world, one of the pressing issues we face is the environmental impact of Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHP), particularly nappies and diapers. These essential items, while indispensable for daily life, pose a significant threat to our environment. Each year, approximately 700,000 tonnes of AHP waste, including diapers and feminine hygiene products, are […]
Food waste is more than just discarded leftovers; it’s a potential goldmine for renewable energy. Through Anaerobic Digestion (AD), we can convert food waste into valuable resources, significantly contributing to sustainability and environmental conservation. Through its Partnership Licence with Blue Planet, Asher Asher is able to supply Anaerobic Digestors (amongst others)across Africa, with a goal […]
Have you ever paused to ponder the real repercussions of waste on our precious planet? Let’s embark on a journey to unveil the sobering truth about waste and its profound impact on our environment. Exploring Waste and Its Ramifications Waste pervades every corner of our world, quietly wreaking havoc on the environment in ways often […]
Incinerators, with their billowing smokestacks and voracious appetite for waste, are not the saviors they claim to be. Instead, they pose a grave threat to the very air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that sustains us. The combustion process in these facilities releases a cocktail of toxic pollutants into the atmosphere, including dioxins, furans, heavy metals, and greenhouse gases.
Medical Waste Management – How you can ensure safety and protection Medical Waste Management is critical for the safety of our healthcare professionals, employees, and patients. In a broader sense, it is vital for our communities and the environment’s health and safety. The correct handling, storage, transport, processing, and disposal of medical waste are all […]
South Africa’s capacity to safely dispose of medical waste is being scrutinised, with the World Health Organization (WHO) flagging the problem as a “ticking time bomb” on a global scale.
According to the global health body, this threatened both human and environmental health while exposing the dire need to improve waste management practices.
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), sometimes called a materials reclamation facility or materials recycling facility, is a plant that separates and prepares single-stream recycling materials to be sold to end buyers.
According to News24, the municipality is struggling with waste removal in some informal settlements after terminating a contract with a supplier of rubbish removal bags.
Consistency in waste management in both formal and informal areas has been badly impacted. Despite efforts by the City to dispatch teams to affected areas, residents have been complaining of their refuse being collected late or not at all. In Dunoon, this has led to mounds of uncollected domestic waste, attracting more flies and rodents than usual.
The circular economy goes beyond waste management or recycling, and rather “signifies a comprehensive approach to sustainable transformation, encompassing social, environmental and economic aspects”.
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