Durban South Africa

Sterling Brookins
And Kiyell Groves
Air Quality in Durban
● Durban South Basin has been named as one of the hotspots for high air
pollution levels in South Africa.
● KwaZulu-Natal’s 2018 Environmental Outlook report has named the Durban
South Basin as one of the hotspots for high air pollution levels.
● Durban hopes that before the end of 2020, they have had a comprehensive
air quality management plan
Water Quality in Durban,South Africa
Ten years ago Durban pulled out of the Blue Flag Beach quality system because
of their oceans being filled with sewage and pollution they have improved
drastically.

Since then Durban has earned many awards from international organizations as
well as different marine conservations.

As of right now South American is very strict about their water supply and
beaches.
Land Use
Durban preserves the natural environment and have specialized trash cans for
recycling and garbage.

When building houses they make sure they are clear of any wildlife before
construction to help the animals from getting hurt.

Durban also preserves certain areas home to multiple wildlife and multiple people
adopt roads to clean.
Transportation
● The useful Durban People Mover shuttle bus operates along several routes

● Runs the bus services Mynah and Aqualine. Mynah covers most of the city
and local residential areas.
● Durban train station is huge. Use the Masabalala Yengwa Ave/NMR Ave
entrance, on the 1st level.
Energy
Durban extracts methane from landfills in Thekwini Municipality

They use it to run generators and produces electricity on a local grid.

They is extremely good because it gets rid of harmful gases and is a sure cleaner
source of energy.
Food Agriculture
Believe it or not it's becoming a trend in Durban to grow your own food.

Many people are starting to grow food on top of their houses, in their garden, and
in just small places.

Urban farming allows people to get fresh foods and have to waste gas to go to the
grocery store and buy certain foods that aren’t good for you.
Green Building
● AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm

● The building’s four Green Star rating for interior design was expected to be
ratified within the next couple of weeks, according to Imraan Mahomed.
● In Africa, AECOM has offices in over 40 countries, including Botswana,
Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda.
Waste
Durban takes waste seriously and in 2010 they started cracking down on
businesses and upping the fine for littering.

Durban regularly monitors the amount of waste they recieve

Aswell some of the waste they use to reuse and create newer products.
Public Health
In Durban they allow all people to have healthcare

Healthcare is paid in taxes and so anyone is allowed to get treatment

Durban is based on primary health so they make sure to treat those with major
health issues get the help they need at no cost to them.
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http://m.engineeringnews.co.za/article/durban-set-to-become-garden-of-eating-through-urban-farming-projects-2019-04-04

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