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plastic recycling

15 Jun 2023

New data shows major SA brands are meeting plastic collection and recycling targets

By Staff Writer

Newly released data shows that several major South African brands are meeting targets when it comes to collecting and recycling the plastic packaging in which their products are sold, and keeping it out of the environment. The audited data was released on June 8 by the country’s longest-standing producer responsibility organisation (PRO), PETCO. It represents...
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...
26 May 2023

Combating plastic pollution on World Environment Day

By Staff Writer

Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the South African plastics industry, is proud to announce its commitment to combating plastic pollution on World Environment Day on 5 June and World Oceans Day on 8 June 2023 “This year’s theme, Solutions to Plastic Pollution, highlights the urgent need to address the plastic waste crisis that is...
25 Jun 2021

PETCO diversifies to ensure member compliance with Waste Management Act

By Staff Writer

South Africa’s PET plastic Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), PETCO, is diversifying into multi-materials to ensure that its members remain compliant under new packaging sustainability laws.  The move comes as South Africa’s legislation moves from voluntary to mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) amid increasing consumer and governmental pressure on brands to ensure end-of-life solutions for their...
31 Aug 2020

New roof tile made from recycled bottles

By Staff Writer

A proudly South African company, Harvey Roofing Products (a division of Macsteel), famous for Harvey steel roof tiles, is developing a high-tech new roof tile innovation from 98% waste material. The ‘EcoTile’ roof tile has the ability to eliminate 29 million two-litre used plastic milk bottles from landfill sites in South Africa. Each tile will...
20 Jul 2020

SA’s recycling rate on par with global standard

By Staff Writer

Statistics show 62% of all PET plastic beverage bottles produced in SA in 2019 were collected for recycling. Despite global market contractions, and now the rolling economic impact of COVID-19, South Africa’s PET plastic recycling value chain has kept its wheels turning, delivering another positive annual recycling rate while creating thousands of jobs for informal...
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...
07 May 2020

Support Million Plus plastic recycling revolution during lockdown

By Staff Writer

As per new regulations of 29 April recycling is now permitted at 50% capacity and informal recyclers are permitted to resume operations. In solidarity, Polyco has donated R100 000 towards a relief fund for informal waste reclaimers as well as well as R120 000 for those unable to sell their recyclables to Packa-Ching during lockdown....
24 Jan 2020

China leads the world in ban of single-use plastics

By Staff Writer

The indications have been that China has been taking its plastic rubbish crisis very seriously.
03 Dec 2019

Understanding the complexity of plastics pollution

By Staff Writer

To investigate some of the key issues around plastic pollution The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) held a seminar called ‘Plastics: Substitutes vs recycling’. Banning plastic straws has become synonymous with the issue of plastic pollution, particularly in the oceans. It is considered a ‘hook’, something the public can focus on as an entry...
04 Nov 2019

Awarding innovation in plastic recycling

By Staff Writer

On Monday 4 November Cape Town will host an event that celebrates  the level of industry innovation and showcases the wide variety of local products that are designed and manufactured using recycled plastics. The South African Plastics Recycling Organisation (SAPRO) Best Recycled Plastic Product Awards will take place at Workshop17 at the V&A Waterfront and...
29 Oct 2019

Join the Million Plus plastic recycling revolution

By Staff Writer

The Million+ Plastic Recycling Revolution is a bold new campaign that aims to mobilise more than one million South Africans to commit to recycling their plastic packaging. The non-profit, Polyco (The Polyolefin Responsibility Organisation), believes that recycling is something that every person can do to make a positive impact on the earth. They have launched...
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