Tag: Recycling
The SA Plastics Pact
What it is; how it started; and how its member companies are striving to create a circular economy for plastic packaging in South Africa?
CBN’s...
Using art and song to help tackle South Africa’s plastic waste crisis
A new collaboration aimed at changing behaviours through art, song, comedy and practical measures, has resulted in the successful diversion of seven tons of...
New data shows major SA brands are meeting plastic collection and recycling targets
NEWLY released data shows that several major South African brands are meeting targets when it comes to collecting and recycling the plastic packaging in...
Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) hosts successful “Innovation in PVC” Conference
The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) proudly celebrated a historic milestone as it hosted its inaugural "Innovation in PVC" conference on Wednesday, August 30,...
Successful inaugural Plastics Portfolio Committee meeting convenes in Cape Town
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry took a significant step towards fostering sustainable growth and economic development in the province by hosting the...
‘Money4glass’ initiative launched
ARDAGH Glass Packaging, South Africa (AGP), formally Consol Glass, has launched ‘money4glass’, an initiative that uses BanQu’s web-based technology to improve effectiveness within the...
How to dispose of old appliances – and contain the e-waste explosion
E-WASTE from electrical and electronic appliances and devices is becoming a major problem for South Africa.
According to Gauteng’s government website, the country produces around...
Big potential for glass recycling in SA
CRUSHING equipment specialist Pilot Crushtec has several products that are ideal for the recycling of glass. While many of the company’s overseas customers have...
The changing face of recycling…. The role of circular economy thinking!
Kate Stubbs, Marketing Director at Interwaste
SUSTAINABILITY has become the watchword for South African corporates, as they grapple with both the public’s demand for environmentally...
Three local plastics industry heavyweights join the fight against plastic pollution
Three new companies have joined the fight against plastic pollution by signing the Operational Clean Sweep (OCS) pledge in Southern Africa. The Association of...
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