biodegradable plastic

02 Jun 2023

‘Think local’ for solutions to South Africa’s plastic pollution

By Staff Writer

This is the advice of South African National Bottled Water Association CEO, Charlotte Metcalf, on World Environment Day on 5 June and World Oceans Day on 8 June 2023. South Africans who are serious about being part of the solution when it comes to the country’s plastic pollution must ‘think local’ and not adopt technologies...

27 May 2020

New study finds that reusable plastic carrier bags are best for South Africa

By Staff Writer

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the findings of a life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) of grocery carrier bags in South Africa, which shows that reusable plastic carrier bags are the best option for the country. LCSA is a useful tool that unpacks the environmental, social and economic impacts of a...

08 Jun 2015

Is South Africa ready for bioplastic packaging?

By Staff Writer

Plastics SA hosted a talk on bioplastics in Johannesburg on 2 June 2015. During the event, a special award was handed over to South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Rejoice Mabudafhasi,in recognition of her support as patron of Plastics SA’s annual Clean-Up and Recycle Week for the past 13 years.