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Evaluating E-waste management practices in buildings of the National Department of Public Works, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024)E-waste is a universal problem, and in 2014, approximately 41.8 million tonnes of e-waste was generated worldwide. In 2017, the Global E-waste Monitor also indicated that there was a 5% year on year increase in E-waste ... -
Industry perceptions of South African Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulations: Challenges and opportunities for the paper and packaging industry
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024)The waste management environment in South Africa is undoubtedly characterised by collection and landfilling with a limited amount of recycling. Landfills have several detrimental environmental effects, including air pollution ... -
Isothermal amplification assays for point of-care diagnostics of bovine brucellosis and tuberculosis in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024)Bovine brucellosis, caused by Brucella abortus, is a disease of global socio-economic importance. Bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) is a chronic wasting disease of cattle caused primarily by Mycobacterium bovis. Complete ... -
Stakeholder perspectives of the key challenges and opportunities in implementing organic waste diversion in the Western Cape
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024)Organic waste diversion from landfill presents challenges in both developed and developing countries, where it accounts for 32% and 50% of the total waste stream respectively. From international research these challenges ...
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