The South African plastics industry’s collection and recycling initiatives have had a positive effect on reducing the amount of plastic waste in the environment and society. Plastics SA’s Executive Director, Anton Hanekom says there has been a 35%...
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has urged Tshwane residents to not view waste as rubbish, but as money. In a cleaning campaign in Pretoria which forms part of the government’s mandate to ensure that people...
Landfills nationwide are filling up at an alarming rate due to growing waste generation and municipalities have been warned that action plans are needed as the country runs out of landfill space. How the City of Cape Town and Joburg are addressing...
Local activists, Thando Fatyela and Siya Mtsako founded Intsika Yethu Foundation to tackle the issue of waste in communities. While introducing the youth to various methods of earning an income through creating greener communities. Intsika...
The transition to a circular economy is driven by global missions which aim to reduce climate change and protect the earth’s natural resources and biodiversity. It is largely supported by emerging national and international policies and regulations...
Waste collection services have been brought to a halt in the Gauteng province following the provincial health department’s failure to pay service providers. This comes after the provincial health department admitted to experiencing financial...
South Africa has one of the most effective recycling industries worldwide and according to a Plastics SA report, SA’s recycling rate is also a step ahead of Europe. The country reportedly has a minimum of 300 recycling companies that vary in size,...
Marine life could be under threat following reports of toxic chemicals being dumped at the St Helena Bay. It has been reported by the SA Maritime Authority (SAMSA) that approximately 1 500 tons of chemicals on the NS Qingdao bulk carrier are...
