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Cape Town - WasteCon2014 president Dr Suzan Oelofse believes that looking at the value of waste can ultimately help boost the South African economy.
"We are very proud to host WasteCon2014 in the Western Cape this year. We all need to work together to overcome the challenges of waste."
The theme for this year's conference is 'Wired for Waste: Value, Grow, Sustain'.
"In order for us to get wired for waste, we need to acknowledge the value of waste, the growth opportunities and of course the sustainability element in waste," said Oelofse.
She said WasteCon2014 provides a platform for industry leaders to come together and share best practices.
"It is very important for us to realise where we are going with waste management," said Oelofse.
She said the value of waste needs to be acknowledged and boosted as it could play an important role in improving the economy.
"Industry players alike need to start realising the intrinsic value that is available in waste and start maximising on it."
Growth means investment
Oelofse pointed out that by looking at the value of waste, we can ultimately contribute to bettering the South African economy.
Growth influences investment, she said, adding that investing in alternative waste management options are necessary as landfilling waste will no longer be acceptable.
"However, these actions need to be sustainable. Sustainability will only be possible when waste management systems are integrated, well planned and maintained through skills development, capacity building and continued awareness creation."
- Fin24
"We are very proud to host WasteCon2014 in the Western Cape this year. We all need to work together to overcome the challenges of waste."
The theme for this year's conference is 'Wired for Waste: Value, Grow, Sustain'.
"In order for us to get wired for waste, we need to acknowledge the value of waste, the growth opportunities and of course the sustainability element in waste," said Oelofse.
She said WasteCon2014 provides a platform for industry leaders to come together and share best practices.
"It is very important for us to realise where we are going with waste management," said Oelofse.
She said the value of waste needs to be acknowledged and boosted as it could play an important role in improving the economy.
"Industry players alike need to start realising the intrinsic value that is available in waste and start maximising on it."
Growth means investment
Oelofse pointed out that by looking at the value of waste, we can ultimately contribute to bettering the South African economy.
Growth influences investment, she said, adding that investing in alternative waste management options are necessary as landfilling waste will no longer be acceptable.
"However, these actions need to be sustainable. Sustainability will only be possible when waste management systems are integrated, well planned and maintained through skills development, capacity building and continued awareness creation."
- Fin24
