When it comes to plastic alternatives, there are two materials that consumers are likely to encounter; bioplastics and biodegradable plastics. Most people think that bioplastics and biodegradable plastics are one and the same, but in reality, they...
The plastics and packaging industries of South Africa, represented by have both welcomed the announcement made by Ms Barbara Creecy, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) to scrap the existing Section 28 plan for developing an...
Shoprite is now using plastic returned to its distribution centres to produce 100% recycled and recyclable plastic shopping bags. The Shoprite Group has announced that it is now using the 4 000 tons of plastic returned annually to its distribution...
The Breede Valley Local Municipality (BVLM) has appointed by the Delta Built Environment Consultants (Delta BEC) to update their Integrated Waste Management Plan (IWMP). The primary objective of the review and updating of BVLM’s IWMP is to ensure...
