City continues to drive awareness on new organic waste regulations for businesses
To garner more response to the City’s recent directive for businesses to reduce organic waste, the Urban Waste Management Directorate has decided to undertake...
Get rewarded for recycling old and broken appliances, technology this E-waste Day
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The number of discarded electronic devices and appliances is growing at an exponential...
Clean-up and Recycling SA Week 2023 “a resounding success”.
Plastics SA, the industry association which represents the South African plastics industry, has reported that the 2023 Clean-Up and Recycling SA Week was a...
Greener manufacturing: Hikvision’s efforts to reduce carbon footprint
HIKVISION recognizes that it is important to adapt and evolve every aspect of our operations to move towards a greener footprint. That's why we...
WESSA partners with eWASA to ‘Transform Waste Management’
THE EPR Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA) has announced its strategic partnership with the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA). WESSA...
Separating wet waste from dry waste: A key to successful recycling
Do you know what happens to your waste after you've disposed of it? If not, you're not alone. The majority of people tend to...
The SA Plastics Pact
What it is; how it started; and how its member companies are striving to create a circular economy for plastic packaging in South Africa?
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Using art and song to help tackle South Africa’s plastic waste crisis
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International Coastal Clean-Up Day – be there for SA!
PLASTICS SA’s annual Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week, which will take place this year from 11-16 September 2023, plays a pivotal role in promoting...
New data shows major SA brands are meeting plastic collection and recycling targets
NEWLY released data shows that several major South African brands are meeting targets when it comes to collecting and recycling the plastic packaging in...
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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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