How consumer demand is driving change in food packaging
CONSUMER demand for sustainable food packaging has become a major catalyst for change in the industry.
With a growing awareness of environmental impacts, consumers are...
Rigid plastics packaging: indispensable for our modern world
Plastics are ubiquitous in our modern world, and they are used in a wide variety of applications. One area where plastics have proven especially...
From trash to treasure: Revolutionizing wood plastic composite decking with recycled PVC bottles
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Solving SA’s e-waste crisis requires collaboration, awareness
AS far as electronic waste in South Africa goes, the work has only just begun.
Fortunately, key players like E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) are making...
Bio-fertiliser has the potential to reshape South African agriculture
By Larry Claasen
SOUTHERN African Biogas Industry Association (SABIA) secretary Gordon Ayres is almost annoyed by the assumption that Biogas is assumed to be gas.
Though...
Ensuring compliance and safety at EnviroServ through global and local regulations
OPERATING an environmentally responsible and legally compliant waste management facility means ensuring all regulatory frameworks are followed and safety mechanisms are in place.
EnviroServ, a...
Fibre Circle pioneers development of a localised recyclability standard for South African paper products
In a groundbreaking move, Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organization for paper and paper packaging in South Africa, has initiated a multi-stakeholder engagement initiative...
Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week 2024: Join the movement to make a difference
AS the calendar turns to September, South Africans are gearing up for the annual Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week, scheduled to take place from...
Design challenge ‘wastes’ no time sparking creativity
The #cocreate Circular Design Challenge 2024 was launched last week. It is the brainchild of the Mission Network of the Kingdom of the Netherlands...
Multotec eyes environmental clean-up projects as test work yields successful results
While the modern world simply cannot function without mining and industrial operations, environmental rehabilitation is an essential and sustainable response to the man-made destruction...
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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