Record numbers of volunteers participated in the 2017 international coastal clean-up (ICC) day which took place at beaches around the country this past weekend. This was the 21st year in […]
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Liquid cartons join the ranks of the recyclable
In what is a major development for the South African paper and packaging recycling market, Mpact Recycling has announced that liquid cartons are now recyclable. The packaging giant recently invested […]
New factories to ramp up eThekwini’s recycling efforts
Two new factories are set to open in the south of Durban and create 1 000 employment opportunities for the local community in the recycling sector. The factories, which are being […]
Pikitup forks out R50 000 a day to clean up after protests
Former Jozi@Work employees have been on the rampage recently, after their demands for permanent employment were turned down. According to the waste management service provider the protests, which turned violent […]
Langa residents turn trash into cash
Residents of Langa in Cape Town are cashing in with the recently launched PACKA-CHING project. Within four days of the launch, locals delivered 5.2 tonnes of glass, 1.9 tonnes of paper,1 […]
Waste project expected to create jobs
The recently launched Waste Recyclers Project is expected to create jobs, establish new enterprises and stimulate the local green economy. The project, which was launched in Ekurhuleni on Sunday, will […]
Waste pickers call for increased collaboration
Waste pickers in South Africa have made major strides towards improved working conditions on the ground. However, there is still much that needs to be done for them to become […]
Polystyrene Packaging Council changes name to reflect social upliftment focus
The Polystyrene Packaging Council – the product recovery organisation (PRO) for expanded polystyrene (EPS) and high impact polystyrene (HIPS) in South Africa – has announced that it is changing its […]
Metal packaging organisation encourages recycling ahead of Clean-Up and Recycle Week SA
MetPac-SA, the new industry body representing the interests of the local metal packaging industry, will be joining forces with the various packaging streams in South Africa during the month of […]
Bad habits fuel illegal dumping
Statement by the City of Cape Town’s mayoral committee member for safety, security and social services, alderman JP Smith. The City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement Department recently impounded its […]