What are Eco-Schools, and Why are They Important?
Learn about WESSA’s South African Eco Schools programme and how it benefits the environment, communities, the education system, and teachers’ development.
Sustainability
Benefits of EPR for Businesses, Consumers, and the Environment
What is EPR? Learn more about extended producer responsibility in South Africa and how it benefits businesses, consumers, and the environment.
Upcycling Ideas for e-Waste, Paper, and Packaging
What is upcycling and why should you try it? Here’s how to upcycle e-waste, paper, and packaging materials into brand new objects that save you money.
How Sustainable Product Design Can Help Reduce e-Waste
What is sustainable product design, and how does it apply to the electronics industry? Learn three ways to design more eco-friendly electronics for less e-waste.
Waste Reduction Strategies for Families: Teaching Kids the Importance of Recycling and Waste Minimisation
Learn how to teach your children about recycling and why it’s essential. These five strategies help kids reduce, reuse, and recycle their waste at home or school.
The Future of Waste Beneficiation in South Africa
South African companies are turning waste into valuable resources, stimulating the economy, protecting the environment, and inspiring creativity through waste-to-art initiatives.
How To Separate and Recycle Paper and Packaging
Separate your recyclables to make things easier for recyclers and waste pickers, helping them sort through waste faster.
Towards a Sustainable Future
Sustainable waste management: barriers to recycling in South Africa and how to overcome them with green design, EPR, and the right to repair.