Danone is among signatories to the SA Plastics Pact, which was launched last month by the World Wide Fund for Nature. Signatories pledge to reduce the use of non-recyclable and non-reusable plastic in their packaging processes. They will also source sustainable materials and create a second-life for all plastics.
For more than two decades, municipalities across South Africa’s West Coast District grappled with a mounting waste crisis: small, scattered landfill sites, many of them unlined, overfilled, and poorly controlled, were becoming both environmental...
As South Africa embraces circular economy principles and pushes for higher recycling rates, landfills remain a cornerstone of national waste management. Yet, their role is evolving. Modern facilities are no longer just about disposal, they are...
As South Africa marks Nelson Mandela Day on 18 July under the theme “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity,” the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is calling for greater recognition of a...