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TAKING practical or financial responsibility for the disposal of one’s products is no longer a nice-to-have or a tick-box exercise. Extended producer responsibility (EPR)...
Western Cape to reduce organic waste in landfills in coming years
The ban on organic waste in landfill sites across the Western Cape has resulted in more efficient waste management by the Department of Environmental...
UK plastic waste being dumped and burned in Turkey, says Greenpeace
UK plastic waste is being exported to Turkey and then illegally dumped and burned, according to a report.
Greenpeace said about 40% - or 210 000...
Recyclable cap with an innovative dosing mechanism
ALPLA has developed a cap for viscous liquids such as ketchup and mayonnaise which is made entirely of polypropylene (PP), making it optimally recyclable....
‘Vegan spider silk’ provides sustainable alternative to single-use plastics
RESEARCHERS have created a plant-based, sustainable, scalable material that could replace single-use plastics in many consumer products.
The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, created...
Bank’s switch to recyclable payment cards will reduce CO2 and tons of plastic
HSBC is introducing sustainable payment cards which by the end of 2026 it will eliminate single-use PVC plastic, in favour of recycled PVC plastic...
South Africa’s first edible bowls to replace single-use plastic
Research shows that only 16% of plastic in South Africa is recycled. This Plastic-Free month, we explore how we can replace plastic with organic...
Cape artist breathes new life into the table bay’s used coffee capsules
The Table Bay’s mascot, Oscar, immortalised in aluminium.
Millions of coffee capsules are used around the world every day as coffee lovers, including guests at...
Demand for rare-earth metals is skyrocketing, so we’re creating a safer, cleaner way to...
RARE-EARTH metals are critical to the high-tech society we live in as an essential component of mobile phones, computers and many other everyday devices....
EWASA tackles e-waste problem
IMPENDING, but far from complete EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) legislation is due to be implemented with compulsory registration of affected parties by 04 November...
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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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