In 2015 Adidas partnered with Parley to turn marine pollution like plastic bottles into shoes and sportswear. With its Ultraboost and Alphaboost shoes, the two companies have prevented over 2,800 tons of plastic from reaching the ocean. And in 2019 Adidas expects to make 11 million pairs of shoes with recycled marine waste. But how are these shoes made?
The waste sector has to stay up to date with the latest trends in environmental protection. With new technologies and policies springing up around South Africa’s move towards the circular economy, older technology must be re-evaluated in favour of...
On Global Recycling Day, 18 March 2025, Polyco – in partnership with Urban Surfer and Hollard Insurance – celebrates the success of an innovative waste reclaimer hub in Parktown where over 90 tons of recyclable waste have been diverted...
While the ‘circular economy’ is often discussed within the context of waste management, it is not just about waste management. Professor Linda Godfrey, principal scientist at the CSIR, says, “The circular economy is not a synonym for recycling, nor...