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Separating wet waste from dry waste: A key to successful recycling
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The SA Plastics Pact
What it is; how it started; and how its member companies are striving to create a circular economy for plastic packaging in South Africa?
CBN’s...
Using art and song to help tackle South Africa’s plastic waste crisis
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International Coastal Clean-Up Day – be there for SA!
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New data shows major SA brands are meeting plastic collection and recycling targets
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Pick ‘n Pay set to roll out more RVMs
By Sue Segar
ON the back of the success of the reverse vending machines (RVMs) which the Pick ‘n Pay Group has set up on...
Innovative packaging solutions trade expo returns to the Western Cape
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Uptake of Coke’s 1,5 returnable PET bottles is growing
By Sue Segar
MORE than 30 years ago, the Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages Company (CCPB)– a franchise bottler of the Coca-Cola Company which operates in the...
Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) hosts successful “Innovation in PVC” Conference
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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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