Plastics industry distances itself from defrauding bag manufacturers
The local plastics industry has distanced itself from a Durban-based plastic bag manufacturer who allegedly siphoned off millions of Rands from the plastic bag...
Who’s responsible for roadside rubbish?
NEW research reveals that items in litter typically originate less than two miles from where they're found—and unless humans remove those, most of these...
Cape beaches get kelp clean-up
Regular beach goers will have noticed an increase in the amount of kelp washed up at high tide at certain locations - Kleinbaai beach...
New specialised vehicles to rev up cleanliness in the city
THE City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate informs residents that cleansing operations city-wide have been boosted by the delivery of two new vehicles. This will...
A wave of consumer awareness will pressure businesses to manage their organic waste more...
It is difficult to predict what trends will shape an industry for this year ahead, but one thing that is abundantly clear is that...
The future of recycling is circular in nature
SOUTH Africa generates 122 million tons of waste per annum. This equates to roughly R25.2 billion worth of excess waste being generated, 90% of...
Challenging the norm to divert construction waste from landfill sites
WHILE rubble recycling in South Africa remains a notoriously challenging industry, Rubble Cycle is persevering against all odds to help drive the uptake of...
PVC community rejects PP’s list
THE Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA), supported by members of the Global Vinyls Council (GVC), has rejected the Phase 1 list of “problematic and...
Conglomerates partner to develop advanced plastic recycling plant
TOTALENERGIES and Honeywell have concluded a strategic agreement to promote the development of advanced plastic recycling. Under this agreement, Honeywell will agree to supply...
Recycling Facts
Plastics
Americans throw away enough plastic bottles each year to circle the earth four times.
Every hour, we throw away 2.5 million plastic bottles...
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.
MUST READ
Independent Energy Pool says wheeling electricity will depend on the ‘bankability’of...
By Larry Claasen
THE reliability of metros as partners will be a key factor when it comes to the development of an energy market in...