Newly released data shows that several major South African brands are meeting targets when it comes to collecting and recycling the plastic packaging in which their products are sold, and keeping it out of the environment. The audited data was...
Due to rapid population growth and urbanisation, South Africa generates significantly more waste per capita than it did a few decades ago. As a result, our landfills are put under considerable pressure resulting in increased levels of waste in the...
The intention behind Extended Producer Responsibility is to ensure that producers take responsibility for the life cycle of the products they put into the market. It essentially changes how producers, brand owners, retailers and importers design,...
The e-Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA) is proud to announce the appointment of Adri Spangenberg as Packaging Executive, with effect from 1 July 2022. In order for eWASA to be compliant with the National Environmental Management: Waste Act...
With the introduction of the extended-producer responsibility (EPR) regulations, a wider industry adoption of recyclate replacing raw materials, and several voluntary agreements that promote material circularity, all eyes are on the South African...
