The hidden gold in your drawer: How eWaste is powering the circular economy
Africa is experiencing a digital revolution. But while more people gain access to devices that improve lives, there’s a growing downside: electronic waste. Over...
Interwaste explores how food packaging waste challenges South Africa’s zero waste to landfill ambitions
By Justin Bott, CEO at Interwaste
SUSTAINABILITY has become the watchword for South African corporates, as they grapple with both the public’s demand for environmentally...
Inhouse team develops SA’s first recyclable 7kg potato bags for Shoprite Group
THE Shoprite Group is the first South African retailer to launch a fully recyclable 7kg potato pocket – solving a complex packaging problem that...
Tripling 2023 recycling rates, Tetra Pak® demonstrates commitment to sustainability
TETRA Pak® Southern Africa is proud to announce a significant sustainability achievement, with a 26% collection rate for post-consumer Liquid Board Packaging (LBP) recorded...
Zithande Mzansi Green Schools launch
A collaboration between Fibre Circle and Stellenbosch Municipality, under the Zithande Mzansi Schools programme
Introduction
Fibre Circle, in collaboration with the Stellenbosch Municipality and the...
Landfill and Waste Treatment 2025 Conference & Exhibition
By Larry Claasen
THE Landfill and Waste Treatment 2025 Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Riverside Hotel, Durban.
The theme of the conference is...
CSIR and partners launch cost-saving housing block using construction waste
WASTE material from the construction sector can now be used in an innovative green building block used to build low-cost RDP houses through a...
Schools and neighbourhoods are thriving thanks to Petco’s drive to make recycling a way...
A drive to persuade more South Africans to incorporate recycling into their daily routines – rather than only for observances like Global Recycling Day...
Reducing waste at our fingertips
Every day, Cape Town generates about enough waste to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool. In light of this, and following International Zero Waste Day, the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate...
Cape Town bags first Waste Strategy for a cleaner city
Council recently approved Cape Town’s first Waste Strategy. This proactive game plan outlines the City’s approach over the next 10 years to manage waste...
Recycling & Waste Management News
Recycling and waste management news on Cape Business News (CBN) focuses on sustainable practices, regulatory changes, and innovations in waste reduction. This sector’s news includes updates on recycling technologies, waste-to-energy solutions, and circular economy initiatives essential for environmental sustainability. CBN supports companies in adopting waste management solutions that reduce environmental impact and comply with regulations.
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