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A beach cleanup in progress at Robben Island as part of the 2018 International Coastal Clean-Up Day

SA’s biggest beach pollutants revealed

The results of the 2018 International Coastal Clean-up have just been released revealing some of the country’s largest pollutants along the coast. Saturday, 15 September 2018 saw 19 563 volunteers’ collect 241 425 items nationally in audited...

Keeping track of cargo made easy

Tracking non-powered assets like containers, trailers and packages has just become easier thanks to a newly launched ultra-compact GPS tracking device. Ctrack’s range of BX500 and BX600 wireless, ultra-compact GPS tracking devices are ideal for use...
Plastic Recycling

A new era on the horizon for PET recycling

As major retailers and brand owners begin to feel the pressure to be more environmentally-conscious, one of the country’s leading food packaging producers has become the first in the PET thermoform plastics sector to join voluntary national...
Christian Kurdy, Managing Director of NSF

SAPPMA expands influence beyond SA’s borders

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has slowly but surely been expanding its influence beyond South Africa’s borders as the body continues to attract members operating in neighbouring, sub-Saharan countries....

Combating pollution in SA oceans

Surfers, marine experts, and environmental organisations are joining forces to raise awareness about plastic pollution in South Africa’s oceans. Marine plastic debris is one of the biggest challenges facing the planet today. Predictions are...