Nearly 25 tons of end-of-life fishing net recycled in pilot project’s first year
Nearly 25 tons of end-of-life fishing net recycled in pilot project's first year
South Africa's first harbour-based fishing net recycling project has completed a successful...
TGRC strengthens South Africa’s glass recycling ecosystem through its members’ commitment
TGRC strengthens South Africa’s glass recycling ecosystem through its members’ commitment
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EVERY bottle and jar collected for...
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From waste to raw material: Recycled plastics find new commercial markets
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Plastic bags deserve a second life, not a ban
Plastic bags deserve a second life, not a ban
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Plastics recycling and sustainable packaging take centre stage at Propak Cape
Plastics recycling and sustainable packaging take centre stage at Propak Cape
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South African plastic bag regulations – 100% recycled content required by 2027
South African plastic bag regulations - 100% recycled content required by 2027
By Kris van der Bijl
SOUTH AFRICAN businesses that manufacture, trade or commercially distribute...
EPR changes how SA businesses deal with old appliances
EPR changes how SA businesses deal with old appliances
By Tarryn-Leigh Solomons
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Cape Town businesses face waste changes as organic landfill deadline nears
Cape Town businesses face waste changes as organic landfill deadline nears
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South Africans invited to join the 30th Clean-Up and Recycle SA Week
South Africans invited to join the 30th Clean-Up and Recycle SA Week
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Waste data is becoming the next greatest test of ESG credibility
Waste data is becoming the next greatest test of ESG credibility
Many stakeholders now expect waste data to be reported with the same rigour as...
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