South Africa is increasing its recycling capacity for the management of plastic waste and eliminating plastic pollution, says Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts. “There are various activities aligned to the...
In a world that seems to be drowning in waste, one of the best things we can do is instill a culture of separation-at-source and recycling. Separation-at-source is a simple practice of sorting our waste in our home, schools, or businesses before it...
While waste management tends to take a back seat when discussing climate change and economic development on the global agenda, there is a growing awareness that sustainable waste management practices – with a transition to the circular economy –...
A national drive during Clean-up and Recycle Week (September 16-21) aims to change how South Africans think about recycling their used packaging. It will also uncover some critical insights into what inspires consumers’ recycling behaviour. The...
