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New global definition of ‘recyclable’

Aug 28, 2018

Two international recycling organisations, Plastics Recyclers Europe and the Association of Plastic Recyclers, have developed a new global definition of the term ‘recyclable’. This is an effort

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Empangeni launches recycling project

Aug 10, 2018

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The town of Empangeni, two hours up the coast from Durban, has launched a recycling project that commenced in the second week of August 2018. During this

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Petco backs South Africa’s plastic recycling programmes

Aug 08, 2018

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Petco is a recycling company that represents the South African polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic industry’s joint effort to self-regulate post-consumer PET recycling in order to minimise its

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BRICS bank approves loan for South African renewable energy project

Aug 06, 2018

Flags of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa

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The New Development Bank has approved a loan of $300 million (~R4 billion) for energy projects in South Africa. The bank was set up by BRICS –

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Local celebrities agree to give up plastic bags

Aug 06, 2018

Person carrying plastic bag with groceries inside

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Over 30 local celebrities and influencers agreed to give up plastic bags for the month of July. This movement was part of the ‘Rethink the Bag’ campaign

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Food Lover’s Market joins war against straws

Jul 31, 2018

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Food Lover’s Market is the latest in a rapidly growing list of stores to declare war on plastic waste, in particular, straws. The franchise’s ‘Withdraw The Straw’

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Darling Sweet rolls out sustainable packaging

Jul 31, 2018

Darling Sweet toffee packaging and label

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Western Cape toffee connoisseurs, Darling Sweet, have decided to switch to environmentally-friendly packaging. Traditionally, their toffees and sweets have been wrapped in non-recyclable plastic, but the sweet

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Hilton Hotels step up environmental goals

Jul 31, 2018

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Hilton has announced that it is committed to cutting its environmental footprint in half by 2030. Hilton’s Travel with Purpose corporate responsibility strategy is to further the

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Flight Centre Foundation recycles plastic bottles

Jul 20, 2018

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In the aftermath of Cape Town’s worst ever drought, residents have stockpiled bottled water. The result is an unprecedented volume of plastic bottle waste that is overwhelming

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The quandary with plastic packaging

Jul 16, 2018

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Plastic is an omnipresent material that shapes our lives from the moment we wake up. It is so common that we don’t consciously notice it around our

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SANBWA supports European efforts to recycle more

Jul 16, 2018

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The South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) has praised the European Federation of Bottled Water (EFBW) for their decision to recycle more plastic. This commitment to

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How to become a zero-waste household

Jul 12, 2018

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Living a zero-waste lifestyle comes down to changing old habits and becoming more aware of your personal footprint and the impact you have on the environment. Here

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Scrap cars have value for recycling

Jul 11, 2018

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Cars are known to depreciate steadily as they get older, but even at the end of their life, they still have value. Whether it has been abandoned,

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Nine African cities commit to zero emissions

Jul 11, 2018

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Nine cities from six African nations have agreed to reduce their carbon emissions to meet the Paris Agreement goals. These major metropolitans are aiming to reach zero

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Africa’s biggest waste clean-up set to take place

Jul 11, 2018

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Africa’s largest supermarket chain, The Shoprite Group of Companies, is hosting a multinational clean-up called ‘Act for Change’. Around 6000 people from nine participating countries will take

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KZN tyre recycling facility grows

Jun 25, 2018

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The Mathe Group is leading the way in tyre recycling in South Africa. Since 2016, its R2 million Hammarsdale processing facility in KwaZulu-Natal has quadrupled employment and

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CSIR developing 100% biodegradable plastic bags and crates

Jun 25, 2018

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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is working towards developing bioplastics that will be completely biodegradable and recyclable. The team of researchers is hoping to

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Africa’s first waste management report has been released

Jun 25, 2018

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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released a 224-page report outlining the state of Africa’s waste management industries. The report, called ‘Africa Waste Management

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E-waste goes beyond electronics

Jun 25, 2018

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Most people think of e-waste as old electronic goods that get stored in drawers and cupboards. Cell phones, laptops, radios and chargers – all the old devices

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The environmental impact of cigarette butts

Jun 22, 2018

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If you attend a market, festival or any outdoor event, chances are you’ll find a few cigarette butts on the floor. While people frown upon littering, cigarette

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