Johannesburg CID Forum Newsletter

October 2016 Newsletter

Introduction 

To all stakeholders in the City of Johannesburg

 As the Water Restrictions imposed in August have highlighted the serious need for sustainable consumption of resources, the Joburg Business Forum (JBF) under the Department of Economic Development, has created a new subcommittee on Sustainability.

Presentations from the first two subcommittee meetings are available on the Resource section of
the website (here)

More information on the Water Restrictions from COJ: 

FAQ’s for Water Restrictions

Latest News 

In the press: Immigration rules put brakes on growth in tourism

“As a result of the unabridged birth certificate regulation 13246 people were denied boarding to SA from June 2015 to July 2016. The regulation has cost SA R7.51bn in revenue.”

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JBF Sustainability
subcommittee presentations October 2016

Waste Management. 
Only 20% of waste produced in Johannesburg is being
recycled. 80% is still going to landfills, which only
have capacity for the next 9 years. How can waste
become a resource?

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Sustainability news:
Liquid Gold waterless urinals

Waterless urinals/ Urine diversion systems from Liquid
Gold can save fresh drinking water, reduce sewer costs
and reduce water pollution while producing energy and
fertilizer as a byproduct. A proud member of RCCI

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