Tiny ‘microplastic’ particles could be harmful to our health by damaging the body’s immune system, a new study finds. A growing body of evidence suggests that fragments of plastic are finding their way into every stage of the food...
A report by academics from the University of Cape Town has cast doubt on the widespread belief that plastics found on the world’s oceans stem from land based sources. The study suggested that the source of these plastics could actually be shipping...
Unilever South Africa and the African Reclaimer Organisation are partnering with Wits University to help uplift waste pickers. The Johannesburg-based pilot project will focus on educating and encouraging communities to play their part in...
People who litter and dump waste illegally, should start shaking in their boots, because Cape Town City’s Anti-littering and Dumping Task Team will be out in full force to bring those who dump to book. If found to be on the wrong side of the law,...
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...
Pick n Pay is rolling out its new budget green People n Planet reusable bag, after a successful trial with customers earlier this year. The bag is expected to be available nationally by October. Pick n Pay has partnered with The Coca-Cola Company...
More than 300 people will be permanently employed by the eThekwini Municipality to collect waste in the uMlazi area. This is according to the newly appointed chairperson of Human Settlements in the municipality, Thanduxolo Sabela, who said that the...
September marks Heritage month and as we celebrate culture, diversity and traditions, it’s critical not to forget mother earth. Interwaste has committed to commemorating environmental Zero Emissions (ZeDay) as well as National Clean-up and...
The local plastics industry is cleaning up the environment and removing plastic litter from rivers, streams, oceans and neighbourhoods this annual Clean-up and Recycle SA Week. Source:...
