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21-30 of 31 for the Category : Commerce, Trade & Industry and the Subcategory : Services - Commerce, Trade & IndustryOil Peak
( Article Type: Opinion )
Oil is the quintessential commodity in the modern industrial economy. Although the industrial revolution was initially powered by coal, since the first commercial oil well was drilled in Pennsylvania in 1859 oil has gained increasing prominence a
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( Article Type: Explanation )
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) use in South Africa
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Plastics are synthetic substances, which can be moulded and formed when soft and then set.
Read more about PlasticsPrecautionary Principle
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This principle argues that if the environmental consequences of a particular project, proposal or course of action are uncertain, then the project, proposal or course of action should not be undertaken.
Read more about Precautionary PrincipleRainwater Harvesting
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Rainwater harvesting is the practice of collecting rainwater or storm water, and storing it for subsequent use either indoors or outdoors.
Read more about Rainwater HarvestingSafety, Health & Environment (SHE)
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Effective and appropriate safety, health and environmental management is a critical component of sustainable business practice.
Read more about Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)Social Impact Assessment (SIA)
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Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is a stand-alone report or a subfield of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Read more about Social Impact Assessment (SIA)Sustainable Development
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The most commonly used definition of Sustainable Development is: 'Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'.
Read more about Sustainable DevelopmentTriple-Bottom-Line
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This theory suggests that true sustainable development in business must consider not just the financial 'bottom line' of prosperity and profit, but also other 'bottom lines' such as environmental quality and social equity.
Read more about Triple-Bottom-LineUsed Oil
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In South Africa, about 82 million litres of used oil is collected per annum. Unless recovered, this used oil poses a serious hazard to the environment and to the country's groundwater resources in particular.
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