Local design festival focuses on advancing circular economy in South Africa
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Coastal Park Material Recovery Facility construction project on track
The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, Alderman Grant Twigg, visited the construction site of the planned Coastal Park Material Recovery Facility...
SMMEs must apply for waste service provider accreditation
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Will EPR affect the role of waste pickers in South Africa?
AS South Africa continues to roll out compulsory Extended Producer Responsibility schemes in accordance with refined EPR regulations, the critical role of waste pickers...
Big potential for glass recycling in SA
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The changing face of recycling…. The role of circular economy thinking!
Kate Stubbs, Marketing Director at Interwaste
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Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate on Waste Minimisation
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Vote on name for Cape Town’s new anti-litter mascot
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is calling on residents to vote to name the City’s new anti-litter mascot. A shortlist of four names has...
WtE: the solution that begs to be implemented
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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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