On June 3 this year, during the United Nations’ World Environment Week, Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture Rejoice Mabudafhasi was recognised with a special award from South Africa plastics industry representative body Plastics SA. Each year,...
The latest plastic recycling figures released by Plastics|SA are reflective of a vibrant and dynamic industry that is growing despite the many challenges it faces. “The South African plastics industry is currently in the throes of one of the most...
The Polystyrene Packaging Council (PSPC) has announced a record-breaking year of polystyrene recycling. According to PSPC spokesperson and director, Adri Spangenberg, the 2014 year has in many respects been a break-through year for the Council, as...
The IWMSA’s WMRIG ‘Waste = Resource Tour’ enlightened attendees on how waste is being managed in the Western Cape. The first stop was the Cape Town Market, one of the oldest and largest fresh produce markets in South Africa that services 50% of the...