The South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) has applauded the response of ordinary South Africans to plastics recycling initiatives as the country’s recycling rate trumps that currently achieved in Europe. Responding to the...
Every day waste items are far from one dimensional. Â Each waste type can be categorised, has the potential to pollute the environment in a different way and will differ in the time it takes to decompose. This is the reason why some waste materials...
The challenges and opportunities within the South African plastics industry topped the agenda at the third annual Innovation Forum that took place in Johannesburg recently. The event, which was organised by Plastics SA, in partnership with the...
The South African PET recycling sector is stepping up to assist recycling SMMEs following the new mandatory separation-at-source programme launched by the City of Ekurhuleni earlier this month. Through the initiative, which is being led by...
Despite being labelled as “difficult to recycle plastic”, polystyrene recycling figures have continued to grow over the past eight years. Last year alone, more than 5 000 tons of polystyrene were diverted from landfill and recycled into other...
The City of Johannesburg’s mandatory separation at source programme is in full swing leaving many wondering what the programme entails. As of the 1 July 2018, the City implemented the mandatory separation at source of dry recyclables and garden...
Polyflo Piping has officially joined the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturer’s Association (SAPPMA) as a new member. The Pinetown based company, whose primary area of business is the extrusion of HDPE pipes which they supply primarily to the...
In an effort to safeguard the environment and combat pollution the City of Johannesburg is set to roll out a phased approach to make separation at source mandatory for households. According to Nico de Jager, the City of Johannesburg’s Member of the...
People around the world, including governments, have been requested to answer the call to – beat plastic pollution – this as we mark World Environment Day. It is estimated that 100-thousand marine animals are killed by plastics each...
