The Greater Tygerberg Partnership grapples with waste and unemployment in Bellville
By Staff Reporter
THE Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) has launched an extensive upliftment programme in its northern suburbs. In co-operation with the private sector, other...
MetPac-SA supports Trash4Treats programme
MetPac-SA, the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) that represents the metal packaging recycling industry in South Africa, is partnering with Trash4Treats to bring the message...
PAMSA announces SA paper production and recycling stats
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“The 2021 recovery rate reflects...
Distell – closing the loop on waste
KHAYELITSHA is a poor Cape Town settlement where jobs are few and prospects are slim. But should that preclude it from entrepreneurial opportunity?
In 2019,...
City calls for businesses to submit waste management plans by 31 October
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Plastic and waste littering – a consequence of failed urban strategy
Fixing South Africa’s broken waste management system.
WITHOUT the correct infrastructure to process post-consumer waste, the massive pollution it is causing in South Africa will...
MetPac-SA cautions on DTIC plans to restrict and regulate metal waste
“Metal products that are clearly not stolen or illegally traded infrastructure products, should be excluded from the export ban in order to protect the...
Promising indicators for plastics recycling sector growth
WITH the introduction of the extended-producer responsibility (EPR) regulations, a wider industry adoption of recyclate replacing raw materials, and several voluntary agreements that promote...
Befriending the environment
THE focus on environmental protection is often product-centred. If a product causes least possible harm and leaves a smaller environmental footprint than anything produced...
Rise to the challenge of a plastic-free July
The City of Cape Town is joining the call from the Plastic Free Foundation to minimise plastic pollution during the month of July.
Plastic Free...
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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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