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Addressing climate change through reduction of food loss and waste

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: May 2019 Food waste is any food, and inedible parts of food, removed from the food supply chain to be recovered or disposed (incl. composted, crops ploughed in/not harvested, anaerobic digestion, bio-energy production, co-generation, incineration, ... Read more
Application of multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) for BPEO studies for waste management licensing in South Africa

Author: Rogers, DEC ; Masekoameng, E ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Oct 2008 This paper gives background on the Best Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO) which is a principle in the National Environmental Management Act (1998) and is included now in Section 48.c of the NEMWaste Bill, [Version Sept 2007] (2007), as ... Read more
Assessment of food losses and waste at the Tshwane market and small scale farms

Author: Ramukhwatho, Fhumulani R ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Musvoto, Constansia D ; Polasi, Letlotlo T Date: Feb 2021 Food losses and waste are issues of global concern as they contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. It is estimated that agricultural production and marketing contribute a large portion of food waste in the value chain. This paper reports on ... Read more
Biogas Potential and Current Reality of Biowaste Management in South Africa

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Jul 2019 This presentation discusses the challenges faced by managing biowaste in South Africa, and also offers solutions to introduce economically viable resources back into South Africa through recycling, reuse and energy recovery. Read more
Biogas potential and currrent reality of biowaste management in South Africa

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Sep 2019 Presentation on biogas potential and currrent reality of biowaste management in South Africa. Read more
Business unusual - Waste Act implementation: solid waste

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Aug 2013 The preamble to the Waste Act (2008) is very clear that, as a result of this legislation, waste management in South Africa will never be the same again. This should send a clear message that ‘business as usual’ will no longer be sufficient. Read more
“A can of worms”: Aerosol waste within the context of EPR, some insight from South Africa

Author: Muswema, Aubrey P ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Oct 2022 According to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, the paper and packaging sector needs to prepare EPR schemes for management of their end-of-life products. The aerosol sector recognises that aerosols present somewhat different ... Read more
Can SA afford to continue polluting its water resources? – With special reference to water pollution in two important catchment areas

Author: Roux, S ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; De Lange, Willem J Date: 01 Sep 2010 The reuse potential of industrial, agricultural and domestic return flows in any region is directly dependent on the quality of treatment processes and the intended reuse applications. Although the direct recycling of polluted water for potable ... Read more
Changes in waste legislation – What can be expected

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Aug 2013 This presentation deals with the changes which can be expected in the waste management legislation and the implementation of new methods of management. Read more
The changing face of waste management – considerations when conducting a waste characterisation study

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Muswema, Aubrey P ; Koen, Renée Date: Oct 2016 Changing the face of waste management in South Africa, includes waste diversion from landfill to alternative management options. There are a number of interventions to consider which may vary from very low tech, labour intensive solutions to ... Read more
The Circular Economy as Development Opportunity: Exploring Circular Economy Opportunities across South Africa’s Economic Sectors

Author: Godfrey, Linda K ; Nahman, Anton ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Trotter, Douglas ; Khan, Sumaya ; Nontso, Zintle ; Magweregwede, Fleckson ; Sereme, Busisiwe V ; Okole, Blessed N ; Gordon, Gregory ER ; Brown, Bernadette ; Pillay, Boyse ; Schoeman, Chanel ; Fazluddin, Shahed ; Ojijo, Vincent O ; Cooper, Antony K ; Kruger, Daniel M ; Napier, Mark ; Mokoena, Refiloe ; Steenkamp, Anton J ; Msimanga, Xolile P ; North, Brian C ; Seetal, Ashwin R ; Mathye, Salamina M Date: Dec 2021 The intention of this book is to present the CSIR’s position and interpretation of the circular economy, and to use it to drive discussions on where immediate circular economy opportunities are achievable in South Africa. Opportunities that ... Read more
A comparison of the cost associated with pollution prevention measures to that required to treat polluted water resources

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Roux, S ; De Lange, Willem J ; Mahumani, B ; Le Roux, Wouter J ; Du Preez, M ; Greben, HA ; Steyn, Maronel Date: Mar 2012 Pollution of water resources is largely as a result of human activity and therefore could be prevented to a large degree. The quality of our water resources is deteriorating and downstream water users have to deal with the pollution impacts ... Read more
Composition and Value of waste in landfills in SA

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Sep 2015 This paper presents the presentation on Composition and Value of waste in landfills in SA. Read more
Controversy around the definition of waste

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: 20 Nov 2009 This paper presents the information concerning the definition of waste. Discussing the importance of the clear definition, ongoing debates, broad definition of waste, problems with the broad definition, interpretation, current waste management ... Read more
Cooperatives in waste and recycling: A recipe for failed waste hierarchy implementation?

Author: Muswema, Aubrey P ; Okem, A ; Blottnitz, H ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Oct 2018 In post-apartheid South Africa, cooperatives appear to be the government’s SMME model for driving job creation. Unfortunately, the mortality rates of cooperatives in all sectors is very high with a reported 12% survival rate of cooperatives ... Read more
Cooperatives in waste and recycling: A recipe for failed waste hierarchy implementation?

Author: Muswema, Aubrey P ; Okem, A ; Blottnitz, H ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Oct 2018 In post-apartheid South Africa, cooperatives appear to be the government’s SMME model for driving job creation. Unfortunately, the mortality rates of cooperatives in all sectors is very high with a reported 12% survival rate of cooperatives ... Read more
The costs of household food waste in South Africa

Author: Nahman, Anton ; De Lange, Willem J ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Godfrey, Linda K Date: Nov 2012 Food waste is problematic for a number of reasons, including the loss of a potentially valuable food source or resource for use in other processes (e.g. energy generation or composting), wasted resources and emissions in the food supply chain, ... Read more
A critical analysis of indigenous systems and practices of solid waste management in rural communities: The case of Maseru in Lesotho

Author: Senekane, MF ; Makhene, A ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Sep 2022 The aims of this study were to understand and to do a critical analysis of the different indigenous systems and practices of waste management to inform waste management policy development in Lesotho. To achieve these aims, the objective was ... Read more c b n a
Discharge of water containing waste emanating from land to the marine environment: a water quality management perspective

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Viljoen, P ; Taljaard, Susan ; Botes, WAM Date: 2004 The National Water Act, 1998 (Act 36 of 1998) mandates the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry to manage all water containing waste (wastewater), which emanates from land-based sources and which directly impact on the marine environment. ... Read more
Estimating the magnitude of food waste generated in South Africa

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Nahman, Anton Date: Aug 2012 Throughout the developed world, food is treated as a disposable commodity. Between one third and half of all food produced for human consumption globally is estimated to be wasted. However, attempts to quantify the actual magnitude of food ... Read more

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