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Collected on 21 September 2026
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This is a CapeNature news article published on 21 Sep 2026 about how poorly managed waste affects biodiversity in South Africa. It describes landfill pressure, habitat damage, soil contamination and water pollution, including consequences for ecosystem services and communities. The article is informational and does not announce a separate application, grant, permit or deadline.
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How Waste Affects Biodiversity and What We Can Do About It
CapeNature makes this public article available to explain how waste, pollution and landfill pressure affect biodiversity, soil, water and ecosystem services.
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How Waste Affects Biodiversity and What We Can Do About It
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Key Takeaways
- CapeNature article published 21 Sep 2026
- More than 60% of waste in South Africa has been reported as ending up in landfills
- Waste pollution affects terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity
- The Western Cape’s 2018 “Day Zero” water crisis is cited as an example of water vulnerability
- CapeNature