Plastics industry – cleaning up the environment
THE South African plastics industry’s collection and recycling initiatives are having a positive effect on lessening the amount of plastic waste in the environment...
Scientists find microplastics in blood for first time
MICROPLASTICS had already been spotted in oceans, air and food—now researchers have found it in human blood. Scientists have discovered microplastics in human blood...
SA plastics industry calls for flexibility to tackle plastic pollution
THE UN Environmental Assembly met for their fifth session (UNEA 5.2) in Nairobi, Kenya, recently to discuss the most important environmental pact since the...
GreenTech to demonstrate at Propak Africa 2022
GREENTECH Plastics Machinery will be showcasing an e-Mac 100injection moulding machine and ancillary equipment and systems at Propak Africa 2022, which will be held...
Municipal-focused recycling strategy
POLYCO, a producer-responsibility organisation (PRO) for the plastic industry is launching a municipal-focused recycling strategy, aimed at drastically improving the country’s recycling rates. To...
Plastic gears used in mass balance transmission
FOR the first time, VESTAKEEP® PEEK plastic gears are being used in a mass-balance transmission. Evonik has developed a PEEK moulding compound (polyetheretherketone) with...
Plastics industry releases latest recycling figures
PLASTICS SA, the umbrella body representing the local plastics industry, has just released the official plastic recycling stats for the year ending 31 December...
Researchers suggest a way to achieve net-zero emission plastics
A team of researchers with members affiliated with institutions in Germany, Switzerland and the U.S. has created a model that they claim could be...
SAPPMA signs operation clean sweep OCS pledge
The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has become the latest plastics industry association in South Africa to sign the Operation Clean Sweep®...
South African plastics pact a first in Africa; Collaborative platform will tackle plastic waste...
Research shows that eight million tonnes of plastic leak into the ocean every year and with a business as usual scenario, according to research...
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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