Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Recycling"
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Critical perspectives on the definition of waste in South Africa : experiences within the steelmaking industry
(North-West University, 2011)During the past few decades the focus of waste management in South Africa has been emphasised, especially in view of the increase in economic development which has resulted in an increase in commercial, industrial, hazardous, ... -
Exploring alternatives to divert food waste from landfill disposal in Rustenburg, North-West
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Around one third of food produced for human consumption is wasted globally, with the majority of this waste being landfilled. This is troublesome, especially in developing countries, where access to food and hunger have ... -
Exploring gypsum wallboard waste disposal alternatives
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Most landfills in South Africa are rapidly running out of airspace. This calls for the implementation of sustainable alternative waste management solutions to move waste, such as gypsum wallboard waste, up the waste ... -
Gevaarlike afval in huishoudelike afval : 'n gevallestudie
(North-West University, 2010)Rapid population growth and urbanisation has resulted in a drastic increase in the volume of waste produced by the World populace. The resulting pressure on the country’s somewhat underdeveloped waste management ... -
Investigating household behaviour towards recycling: a case study in the town of Vryheid- Bhekuzulu
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This study aimed to investigate household awareness and willingness towards recycling. The study was limited to Vryheid and Bhekuzulu a small town situated in the Northern parts of Kwazulu-Natal. The empirical study ... -
Molecular Characterisation of Bacteria and their Degradation Role on Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Wastewater from Gaborone (Botswana) and Mafikeng (South Africa)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)This thesis is a study on biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in wastewater by bacteria isolated from wastewater as an alternative means of treating wastewater for ...