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Plastics SA

12 Jan 2016

Packaging SA joins effort to reduce marine debris #marinelitter

By Staff Writer

In November 2015 Packaging SA became the latest signatory to the plastics industry’s global declaration for solutions to marine litter, highlighting its commitment to finding solutions to combat plastics in our oceans. 

14 Dec 2015

The triple bottom line and the plastics industry

By Staff Writer

Plastics SA has released the line-up of speakers that will be presenting at its second industry-specific conference on 16 March 2016. The industry body’s seminar forms part of the Pro-Plas Africa conference, to be held during Propak Africa 2016.

26 Nov 2015

New appointments at Plastics SA

By Staff Writer

Plastics SA announced new appointments to its team in October 2015. The following employees will join the industry body: Isaya Mtshweni, regional training manager, Gauteng Edwin Manzini, technical trainer, Gauteng Mzontsundu Armstrong Bakubaku, technical trainer, Gauteng Bernadine Douw, training administrator, Western Cape

20 Nov 2015

DPI Plastics and Plastics SA conserve marine life with plastic pipes and fittings

By Staff Writer

Excessive pollution continues to increase its stranglehold on the world’s oceans and marine life. Large amounts of discarded non-biodegradable monofilament fishing line results in severe injury and often painful death of animals that become entangled in the near-invisible lines, which are also a hazard to humans swimming and scuba diving.
03 Nov 2015

Plastics industry shows signs of growth amidst tough economy

By Staff Writer

Plastics SA reported on solid growth during the last financial year and a positive outlook for 2016 at its Annual General Meeting, which took place at the company’s head office in Midrand, Gauteng on 22 October 2015.

21 Sep 2015

If our environment isn’t clean and healthy, neither are we...

By Staff Writer

From 14 to 19 September 2015, South Africans from all walks of life will once again be encouraged to clean-up and recycle in their environment as part of National Clean-Up and Recycle Week SA.
11 Aug 2015

Keeping our country clean

By Staff Writer

This year, from 14 to 19 September 2015, South African companies and individuals will unite and participate in the National Clean-Up and Recycle Week SA.

07 Aug 2015

Protecting what is important

By Staff Writer

As part of National Clean-Up and Recycle Week SA, South Africans from all walks of life will once again be encouraged to take responsibility for their environment.

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.