Turning glass waste into sustainable value
Turning glass waste into sustainable value
GLASS is one of the most recyclable materials in the world, yet in South Africa too much of it...
SAVA exceeds EPR recycling targets while supporting growth of PVC circular economy
SAVA exceeds EPR recycling targets while supporting growth of PVC circular economy
The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) has reported strong progress in PVC recycling and product...
The waste management strategy that could change how every business handles its rubbish
The waste management strategy that could change how every business handles its rubbish
By Adrian Ephraim
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South Africa used more recycled plastics in 2024
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Bellville’s Award-Winning Buy-Back Centre is a New Model for South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis
Bellville’s Award-Winning Buy-Back Centre is a New Model for South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis
In a country where nearly 32% of people remain unemployed, a pioneering...
Karwyderskraal Landfill Expansion first project to move through infrastructure pipeline
Karwyderskraal Landfill Expansion first project to move through infrastructure pipeline
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Turning trash into treasure: The waste-to-energy revolution and Veolia’s leadership
Turning trash into treasure: The waste-to-energy revolution and Veolia’s leadership
AS global waste generation surges toward 3.4 billion tonnes annually by 2050, traditional landfilling has...
MetPac-SA: Advancing metal packaging recycling through industry collaboration
MetPac-SA: Advancing metal packaging recycling through industry collaboration
AS South Africa’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework continues to reshape the packaging landscape, industry bodies play...
South Africa uses more recycled plastics as recycling rates continue to improve
South Africa uses more recycled plastics as recycling rates continue to improve
Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the South African plastics industry, has released...
A new dawn for South Africa’s circular economy
A new dawn for South Africa’s circular economy
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment call for comment on an update to the National...
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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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