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E-waste legislation could receive an overhaul, following the drafting of conditions to provide greater control over the importing and exporting of electronic goods in the country.
Spokesman for the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) Albi Modise says the importing of used or second-hand electronic goods into SA for various reasons has become a major challenge. |
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Keith Anderson, Chairman of the e-Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA) announced today that it will present key findings of the national e-waste assessment study which took place during August/September 2008 at its National e-Waste Conference in Midrand on 7th November 2008.
The one-day mini conference will be held at the Plastics Federation’s Auditorium in Midrand and the registration form is available for download from eWASA’s website at http://www.ewasa.org/node/284
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Date: 04.10.2010 - 08:00 - 08.10.2010 - 17:00 Location: Emperors Palace Convention Centre, OR Tambo Airport, Kempton Park Description: The theme of the conference is “What is your Waste Footprint”. The amount of land required to dispose per capita of waste generated impacts hugely on our ecological footprint, each one of us is responsible for the waste that we generate. It is our social responsibility to be good to the Earth and to reduce and control the amount of waste that we create. Changing our habits is crucial and by reducing the amount of waste we produce and reusing or recycling that which is inevitable, we will reduce the use of virgin materials, the energy needed to produce the materials and the amount of waste going to landfill sites. The conference will take place over a period of three days with both plenary and parallel sessions taking place, a highlight of the conference will be a technical tour which will take place on the last day. Details of this exciting tour will be revealed at a later stage so watch this space and book your seat early as space will be limited. http://www.wastecon2010.co.za/ |
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South African businesses came under increasing pressure to treat sustainability as a business imperative last year. It was prompted by a mix of fiscal interventions, tighter pollution laws and inspections, higher energy prices, a new corporate governance code and a global focus on climate change. In the last budget delivered by former finance minister Trevor Manuel in February, environmental taxes were either introduced or increased. he measures were expected to bring additional green revenue of about R7.8 billion to the fiscus in the year.
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The use of waste or alternative fuels and resources (AFRs) is beginning to emerge as a possible substitute for traditional fuel, such as coal, in the local cement industry. The practice of burning waste in cement kilns has been taking place in Europe for 35 years.
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It's been said before, but new research bears it out green is here to stay. Saving the planet has become a corporate priority, and the ICT sector has no choice but to buy in to environmentally friendly practices.
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The Democratic Alliance on Monday urged the government to act on what it calls a "dangerous lack of oversight and control" in the management of hazardous waste in South Africa.
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eWASA is a registered Section 21 Company (Not for Profit).
In terms of the Companies act it has a minimum of two Executive Directors and a minimum of seven members.
The Board of Directors is composed of representatives of all members. Each member has one vote.
The members of the Board of Directors, composed of a minimum of seven members, are elected by the General Assembly at the AGM for a period of one year. The Board of Directors meets at least two times a year. |
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Are you stuck with an old computer or other disused electronic gadgets and don't know where to dump them, without harming the environment?
Great news is that IT retailer Incredible Connection has come to the rescue by offering special disposal facilities for end-of-life consumer technology items (e-waste) at each of its 55 stores nationwide by the end of October 2009. |
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The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) provides a few answers and insights.
New light is being shone on waste that we all take for granted, many of us don't even spare it a moment's thought and yet everyone is guilty of contributing to it in some form. This type of waste is not distinguished by wealth or social standing. What is being referred to is, electronic-waste or e-Waste or WEEE- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. |
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