Colgate South Africa has announced the launch of its new Naturals toothpaste range packaged in the company’s first recyclable plastic tube, in a recycled carton box. Most of today’s toothpaste tubes are made from sheets of plastic laminate –...
We can no longer look at waste management with a linear view. We now are seeing national, as well as global, leaders placing more focus on awareness around the ‘throw-away culture’ that many businesses, individuals, and households have – and for...
South Africa’s amended Plastic Bag Regulations and the new Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations raise concerns about double taxation in the plastic bag sector. By Garyn Rapson, Paula-Ann Novotny & Emma Bleeker In the past, retailers...
In order to tackle South Africa’s rising e-waste challenge, key local and international stakeholders have joined forces to launch an ambitious project which is set to bring about economic opportunities while ensuring workable and safe solutions for...
In a historic and united show of solidarity for a continent that contributes only 5% to global emissions, more than 30 heads of state and global leaders committed to prioritize actions that help African countries adapt to the impacts of climate...
South Africa’s electrical and electronic equipment (e-waste) industry offers huge potential for SMMEs and larger-scale businesses within the circular economy. ReSource speaks to Malcolm Whitehouse, general manager at AST Recycling, about the...
South Africans generate roughly 108 million tonnes of waste per year. Only 10% is recycled and the rest ends up deposited across our landfill sites. ReSource speaks to Henri Thompson, group executive chairman at the Somerset Group, about the...
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Barbara Creecy, has postponed the implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulations to 5 May 2021. This follows a request from affected producers to make further inputs...
21 November marks World Fisheries Day – a day commemorated to raise awareness on the importance of water as well as the lives it sustains, both on land and for marine life. The use of plastic in the world is affecting and destroying our planet due...
