Waste pickers contribute to local economies and to environmental sustainability. While recognition for their contributions is growing, waste-pickers are still looked down upon. In SA they collect as much as 80% of post-consumer packaging and paper material and are key to SA’s economy.
The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturer Association (SAPPMA) is firm that recycled plastic cannot be used in pressure pipes. Pressure pipes are used to transport drinking water, gas, and wastewater when a system cannot rely on gravity. These...
In a world marred by shortages, rapidly depleting natural resources, and mounting landfill waste, South Africa could grow increasingly dependent on circular economy systems in the near future as companies grapple to satisfy growing consumer demand....
The rise of the term “conscious fashion” suggests that much of the industry has been anything but conscious. For decades, fashion has been driven by overproduction, overconsumption, and waste, with little regard for the environmental and social...