The conference aims to introduce new ideas, yet understand the fundamental principles, to look at alternative methods, but most importantly the sustainability of practices in South Africa.
Business must be the driving force behind environmental protection and implement new strategies that will not only reduce the amount of raw materials consumed and waste expelled, but also increase profit.
Slowly we are starting to realise the competitive edge that environmental responsibility can bring. We are now experiencing an increasing move towards more sustainable enterprises, reacting to the demands of the public and NGOs. Effective waste management is central to realizing this competitive edge. In light of this, Waste minimisation solutions conference aims to introduce us to new ideas, yet understand the fundamental principles, to look at alternative methods, but most importantly the sustainability of practices in South Africa.
Key objectives:Gain understanding of the South African situation
Observe projects on national and local government level
Introduce a paradigm shift in your waste management processes
Devise strategies that effectively deal with waste in your company
Identify sustainable practices in South Africa
How to create employment through waste management
Integrating technology into waste management
Looking at a range of case studies
Bottom line, waste as a commodity
Measure the effectiveness of your awareness campaigns
Promotional opportunities at this event.There are limited opportunities for trade display or sponsorship of this event. Get in front of your target market and promote your value add products and services. Call Sipho Claassen on +27(0) 21 929 2700, or email:
sipho@ditaba.comTopics:On the road to zero waste
Susanne Dittke, Integrated Resource and Waste Management Specialist, Envirosense
Waste minimisation in industry and commerce
Bas Kothuis, Managing Director, BECO Institute for Sustainable Business
Sustainable business: the relationship between waste minimisation and sustainable development
Bas Kothuis, Managing Director, BECO Institute for Sustainable Business
Landfill gas to electricity generation
Robin Bissett, Senior Consultant, Ecoserv
Creating blueprints - Best waste management practices in the Western Cape
Susanne Dittke, Integrated Resource and Waste Management Specialist, Envirosense
Integrated waste management planning associated with sustainable recycling initiatives
Mike Nicholls, Managing Director, Interwaste
Hartbeespoort Dam Integrated Biological Remediation Programme addressing Biological imbalances in the dam through implementing IWRM principles
Petrus Venter, Deputy Regional Director: Integrated Water Resources Management, Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Department of Environmental Affairs on waste management and the latest developments of the Waste Bill (policies and regulations)
Obed Baloyi, Director: Waste Policy and Information Management, Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
Ensuring the deliverability of your waste strategy
Mapula Tshangela, Deputy Director: Waste Information, Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
Solid waste management principles and perspectives
Muna Lakhani, National Co-ordinator, Institute of Zero Waste in Africa
Waste management in the city
Barry Coetzee, Head: Integrated Waste Management Strategy, Policy and By-Laws, City of CapeTown
ChemCity's business incubation initiatives in the field of waste management
Rivesh Panday, Business Analyst, Chemcity Sasol
Two half-day workshops:Municipal Wastewater Treatment Processes
Led by: Ricky Govender, SSI, A DVH Company
Turning waste into a resource
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