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.”

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?

Waterless urinals/ Urine diversion systems from Liquid
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