Tag: Recycling
How a lone yachtswoman helped transform waste management
By Hugh Tyrrell
WHICH country has the most shopping malls in the southern hemisphere? Dear old RSA. Yes, we are compliant, well-schooled consumers, trundling our...
Babcock committed to a greener future
BABCOCK is demonstrating its commitment to a greener future through initiatives that align with South Africa’s environmental objectives, while also operating within Babcock International’s...
South African Businesses Urged to Enforce E-Waste Regulations
By Larry Claasen
South Africa e-waste regulations, which aim to reduce electronic waste, came into effect on 4 November 2021. However, in a recent interview...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New data shows how Petco drove the collection and recycling of post-consumer packaging last...
Newly released audited data reveals how South Africa’s longest-standing producer responsibility organisation (PRO), Petco, drove the collection and recycling of post-consumer packaging last year.
Since...
Revolutionary solutions for recycling expanded polystyrene in South African agricultural and nursery industries
THE African Polystyrene Industry Alliance (APIA) is proud to announce groundbreaking initiatives for the recycling of expanded polystyrene (EPS) used in the agricultural and...
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