Tag: plastic waste
From trash to treasure: Revolutionising wood plastic composite decking with recycled PVC bottles
What do a luxurious foam bath, a slice of toast with honey, and sunbathing on a swimming pool deck have in common? PVC bottle!...
More collaboration is needed to end plastic waste in South Africa
By Patricia Pillay, CEO Polyco
AS a registered Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) under national government’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, Polyco is working with its...
Volkswagen Group Africa receives international honour for plastic recycling project
The Kariega plant was recognised in the Volkswagen Group-wide Challenge of the Brands competition
Plant Kariega’s plastic recycling project has environmental and community...
Plastics: An unsung hero in environmental protection
AS global awareness about the environment reaches its peak during June when World Environment Day and World Ocean Day are celebrated, it is crucial...
Study explores use of invasive Port Jackson trees, plastic bags to build low-cost housing
showed that this composite material has the necessary physical, chemical and mechanical properties to render it suitable for producing thermal and acoustic insulation...
How to achieve sustainable manufacturing
SUSTAINABILITY in the packaging industry is one of the key aspects of fighting the plastic waste issue and ultimately climate change. The challenges that...
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