South African initiative receives global recognition
We Won the Global Alliance World Public Relations & Communication Award in the ESG Category!
The winners of the prestigious Global Alliance World Public Relations and...
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ALPLA opens state-of-the-art recycling plant in South Africa
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Tetra Pak® Orange Grove, RFG Foods and Woodlands Dairy partner to educate on recycling Tetra...
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Babcock committed to a greener future
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South African Businesses Urged to Enforce E-Waste Regulations
By Larry Claasen
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