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...
Converting plastic waste into a useful healthcare and education platform
After its initial success of reaching over 2 million users, the Community Tablet has started scaling its operations to build “Interactive Villages” around rural...
Fishermen unite for World Ocean Week
And head out to sea to fish for… plastic.
Over 100 fishermen headed out to sea off Cape Town recently to reel in some of...
City of Cape Town takes delivery of new waste management vehicles
The battle against illegal dumping and refuse collection delays has been boosted in recent weeks with the delivery of 19 new vehicles to the...
Checkers diverts 68 tons of unrecyclable material from landfill
CHECKERS is the first South African retailer to replace its rotisserie chicken packaging with fully recyclable, responsibly sourced cardboard boxes. This will prevent 68 tons of non-recycled multi-layer laminated material from being landfilled every year.
This is part...
International Day for Biological Diversity 2022
Better food and organic waste management will protect our biodiversity.
WE need to conserve our biodiversity for our own benefit and the benefit of future...
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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