NCPC-SA News
NCPC-SA launches circularity programme in North West
The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) launched an Industrial Symbiosis Programme (ISP) with the North West provincial government and local municipalities to enable...
A circularity programme to unlock economic opportunities in North West
Industries in the North West province will soon have access to a more sustainable waste disposal option, while also providing small companies with business opportunities stemming from these waste...
Five-year multinational project kicks off to advance the circular economy in the textile industry
“The World Bank estimates that nearly 20% of global wastewater comes from textiles,” said United Nations Industrial Development Organization Project Administrator, Franchesca Beru at an inception...
Swiss Ambassador celebrates industrial parks project success with the NCPC-SA
His Excellency Mirko Manzoni, the ambassador of Switzerland in South Africa, attended a workshop to mark the end of Phase I and the beginning of Phase II of the Global Eco-Industrial Parks...
Local manufacturer, Meze Foods, showcases sustainability improvements to Africa delegation
On Thursday, 23 November 2023, the National Cleaner Production Centre, South Africa (NCPC-SA) hosted a delegation from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Southern African...
Guideline to improve agro-processing water efficiency
The National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA) has created an Industrial Water Efficiency Guideline following its assessment of water efficiency between 2013 and 2020 in the...
Sustainable energy practices critical in securing industry’s energy needs
A just energy transition is critical and undisputedly inevitable for South Africa. Likewise, the efficient use of energy remains important in preserving resources and reducing the impact of fossil...
NCPC-SA Trains Professionals for a Green Economy
The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) invites companies interested in improving their resource efficiency and saving money to register their in-house representatives and/or...
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Work starts on market code for future competitive electricity industry
Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the work that has started on a market code for a competitive electricity industry in South Africa; what still needs to be done to transition to a...
EDF Renewables, partners building 1.2 GW of low-carbon power capacity
EDF Renewables is currently leading the construction of almost 1.2 GW of low-carbon power generation capacity in South Africa, comprised of 763 MW of wind power, 355 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV)...
Standard Bank mobilises debt fund to support sustainable infrastructure in Africa
Financial services firm Standard Bank has committed to Acre Impact Capital’s Export Finance Fund I to support the financing of sustainable projects in Africa. Acre Impact Capital manages Export...