South Africans are urged to improve their recycling habits ahead of Global Recycling Day
Global Recycling Day takes place annually on 18 March. While South Africa recycles an average 1.1 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging each...
Effectively treat contaminated water
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Packa-Ching expands national footprint with the launch of new buy-back recycling centresÂ
POLYCO, a producer-responsibility organisation (PRO) for the plastic industry, in collaboration with Border Kei Chamber of Business officially handed over a new static Packa-Ching...
Cape Town getting closer to turning waste into wattage
The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Members for Urban Waste Management and Energy visited the Coastal Park landfill Tuesday, 27 February 2024, to...
Transforming food waste into animal nutrition: how the Shoprite Group feeds 3 000 cattle...
BY converting 1 000 tons of food waste into animal feed over the past six months, the Shoprite Group is providing enough fodder for...
Waste management companies urged to get their accreditation in the bag
In its commitment to fostering sustainable waste management practices, the City of Cape Town is urging all waste management companies operating in the city...
Tough recycled polymer bearing
Motion plastics specialist igus has introduced a new plain bearing made from recycled plastic. The bearing, iglide ECO P210, is a chemical-resistant variant that...
Global plastics treaty talks conclude in Nairobi, Kenya, with key issues unresolved
The recently held International Negotiating Committee on Plastics (INC3) meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, aimed at crafting a landmark, legally binding global plastics treaty to...
City continues to drive awareness on new organic waste regulations for businesses
To garner more response to the City’s recent directive for businesses to reduce organic waste, the Urban Waste Management Directorate has decided to undertake...
Get rewarded for recycling old and broken appliances, technology this E-waste Day
Brought to you by E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) with Support from Massmart
The number of discarded electronic devices and appliances is growing at an exponential...
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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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