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Plastics Industry News

    SAPPMA marks milestone at 20th Annual General Meeting with renewed commitment to quality

    The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers’ Association (SAPPMA) celebrated a landmark occasion with the hosting of its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 13...
    Plastics improve machine performance and reliability - igus

    Plastics improve machine performance and reliability – igus

    ENGINEERED plastics from German polymer manufacturer igus continue to revolutionise mechanical systems across various industries worldwide with a pledge to “Improve what moves” by...
    Colour is no guarantee that you are getting the brand you want.

    Deep fakes hit the local trucking market

    A surge in counterfeit rocker, equaliser and radius or torque arm bushes in South Africa is posing a significant threat to truckers and road...
    Cape Town’s commitment to recycling: how plastic waste comes full circle

    Cape Town’s commitment to recycling: how plastic waste comes full circle

    By Hugh Tyrrell THE City of Cape Town is taking significant strides in plastics recycling through the establishment of its materials recovery facilities (MRFs), and...
    Propak Africa 2025: Where innovation meets opportunity

    Propak Africa 2025: Where innovation meets opportunity

    As automation and digitisation accelerates across industries, companies are recognising the need to invest in smarter solutions, products and services to stay competitive. For...
    Packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA is entering the South African PET recycling market with its newly completed state-of-the-art plant in Ballito.

    ALPLA opens state-of-the-art recycling plant in South Africa

    Production plant to supply up to 35,000 tonnes of recycled PET material per year from 2025 ALPLA is entering the South African PET recycling market....
    How a lone yachtswoman helped transform waste management

    How a lone yachtswoman helped transform waste management

    By Hugh Tyrrell WHICH country has the most shopping malls in the southern hemisphere? Dear old RSA. Yes, we are compliant, well-schooled consumers, trundling our...

    Record-breaking success at the 2024 Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week

    The annual Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week, held from 16-21 September, marked its 28th year of bringing together communities, businesses, and schools to raise awareness...

    From trash to treasure: Revolutionising wood plastic composite decking with recycled PVC bottles

    What do a luxurious foam bath, a slice of toast with honey, and sunbathing on a swimming pool deck have in common?  PVC bottle!...

    More collaboration is needed to end plastic waste in South Africa

    By Patricia Pillay, CEO Polyco AS a registered Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) under national government’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, Polyco is working with its...

    Plastics Industry News

    Plastics industry news on Cape Business News (CBN) focuses on innovations in sustainable materials, recycling practices, and regulatory developments in the plastics sector. CBN covers topics such as biodegradable plastics, production technology, and market trends that impact industries reliant on plastics. This sector’s news is critical for companies seeking sustainable solutions and compliance with environmental standards in plastics manufacturing.

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    Strategic co-location of IFAT Africa and analytica Lab Africa to boost...

    IFAT Africa and analytica Lab Africa will be co-located at the Gallagher Convention Centre this year to optimise the synergies across the laboratories, science...

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