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19 Oct 2020

South Africa’s input recycling rate reaches 45.7% in 2019

By Staff Writer

Plastics|SA, the umbrella body representing the entire South African plastics industry, has just released the plastics recycling figures for the year ending, December 2019. According to Anton Hanekom, Plastics|SA’s executive director, a detailed survey into the state of the country’s plastics recycling industry is conducted annually by Annabé Pretorius of Plastix 911 – an independent consultant who has an unsurpassable knowledge of the industry and...

14 Nov 2019

The road to ending plastic waste in SA

By Staff Writer

The South African Initiative to End Plastic Waste has already made important progress in its efforts to find workable solutions that will end plastic from polluting the environment. According to Plastics SA executive director, Anton Hanekom, this Initiative was formed earlier this year and enjoys the support and active participation of the entire packaging value...

22 Jul 2019

Optimistic and innovative accountant joins Plastics|SA

By Staff Writer

Plastics|SA has appointed Helène Barnard as new accountant at its Midrand Head Office. Barnard will replace Leslie Kearney, who will be retiring at the end of July 2019.

12 Dec 2018

Plastics|SA hosts CIPAD Annual Assembly in Cape Town

By Staff Writer

Plastics|SA was privileged to host the 2018 Annual Assembly of the Council of International Plastics Association Directors (CIPAD), which took place in Cape Town from 7 to 9 November 2018.

17 Sep 2018

Plastics|SA says waste reduction is possible

By Staff Writer

The most popular cosmetics and pharma packaging recycled in South Africa is shampoo bottles, closures and outer packaging such as shrink sleeves. This is according to Annabe Pretorius, GM of the South African Plastics Recycling Organisation (SAPRO).

28 May 2018

New campaign takes a stand against marine plastic pollution

By Staff Writer

Plastics|SA has released a series of new radio and television adverts addressing the issue of plastic litter in marine environments.

12 Feb 2018

Growth in leaps and bounds

By Staff Writer

A number of representatives of the Global Plastics Alliance (GPA) gathered in Penang, Malaysia from 13 to 15 December 2017 as guests of the Malaysian Plastic Manufacturers Association. The congregation was met with a view on how to accelerate and advance The Declaration of the Global Plastics Associations for Solutions on Marine Litter, which is...

27 Nov 2017

Devoted to zero pellet loss

By Staff Writer

Polyoak Packaging has become part of a worldwide drive by leaders in plastics to reduce the number of plastic pellets ending up in rivers and ultimately the ocean. The company signed a pledge on 24 October, to prevent resin pellet, flake and powder loss as part of Plastics|SA’s Operation Clean Sweep launched earlier this year.

23 Nov 2017

Latest survey indicates more South Africans are recycling than ever before

By Staff Writer

The latest plastics recycling figures released by Plastics|SA reveal that South Africans are recycling more plastics than ever before.

23 Nov 2017

South Africans continue to prioritise recycling

By Staff Writer

The latest plastics recycling figures released by Plastics|SA reveal that South Africans are recycling more plastics than ever before.

22 Aug 2017

Know your plastics

By Staff Writer

Plastics|SA and the South African Plastics Recycling Organisation (SAPRO) share concerns about the misconceptions surrounding biodegradable packaging.

21 Aug 2017

African Marine Waste Conference highlights need for more collaboration, communication and a clear game plan for the plastics industry

By Staff Writer

The 2017 African Marine Waste Conference took place from the 9th to the 13th of July in Port Elizabeth, and was attended by approximately 200 delegates from 9 African states and a further 10 countries from other continents.