. The department was firstly commended on being selected top of the audit list by the Department of Public Service and Administration. . The functioning capacity of Environmental Impact Assessments. . The carbon footprint of government departments. . Abalone protection. . The establishment of environmental courts. . Municipalities' readiness to integrate waste management plans. . Greening 2010. . Green grading of hotels. . Reduction of un-permitted waste sites. . The proclamation of Vredefort Dome as a world heritage site. . Hazardous medical waste. . Learnerships, bursaries and vacancies.