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02 Nov 2021

The EPR deadline is approaching – are you registered and ready?

By Abby Vorster

With a few days to go until the registration deadline for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), packaging manufacturers or importers and brand owners are being encouraged to register with a relevant Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), which manages the type/s of packaging they use, manufacture, or import. In an effort to reduce the amount of packaging waste...
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....
13 Feb 2020

Milk bottles set the standard for successful recycling in South Africa

By Staff Writer

Last year over 75 per cent of High-density polyethylene (HDPE) milk and beverage bottles were recycled, injecting a significant amount of material back into the market to be repurposed.
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...
22 Jan 2018

Saving the environment can be as simple as recycling

By Staff Writer

Our oceans are more than just a place to go for some time out from a busy lifestyle; about 97 per cent of the Earth’s water can be found in our oceans* and they’re home to roughly 15% of the earth’s species**.
29 Jun 2017

Polyco launches a movement to make waste work

By Staff Writer

About 177,000 tonnes of polyolefin plastics, such as milk and detergent bottles, bread bags and assorted food containers, were recycled last year – contributing approximately R1.7 billion to the country’s GDP and creating over 14,000 jobs. However, 363,000 tonnes were not, meaning that South Africa is missing out on potential GDP growth and much-needed employment...
23 Jun 2016

POLYCO focuses on building a strong recycling value chain

By Staff Writer

The Polyolefin Recycling Company (POLYCO) hosted its fourth annual general meeting in Johannesburg recently. Addressing the association’s board members, the company’s CEO Mandy Naudé presented a detailed report on the business and state of the local polyolefins recycling industry.

14 Oct 2015

Polyco awards 12 successful applicants R4.6 million in funding

By Staff Writer

Polyco, the Polyolefin Recycling Company (NPC), has announced the names of the 12 collectors of post-consumer polyolefin waste who will be receiving a total of R4.6million in grants and interest-free loans.
12 Oct 2015

Polyco distributing R4.6 million in funding to collectors

By Staff Writer

The Polyolefin Recycling Company (Polyco), has announced the names of the 12 collectors of post-consumer polyolefin waste that will be receiving more than R4 million in grants and interest-free loans.

28 Sep 2015

Polyco launches series of “how to recycle” videos

By Staff Writer

Polyco, the non-profit Polyolefin Recycling Company, released a series of five informative and fun YouTube-style videos to explain the importance of plastics recycling. The clips teach viewers how to recycle, what not to recycle, and the various products that are made from recycled plastics.

04 Jun 2015

POLYCO shares highlights of its successes at its AGM

By Staff Writer

POLYCO, the Polyolefin Recycling Company NPC, shared highlights of its successes achieved during the past year with board members and members of the media at its Annual General Meeting held in Midrand, Johannesburg.