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South African beverage industry aims to limit waste

Nov 30, 2019
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In an effort to support and accelerate its members’ attempts to save water, limit waste, reduce carbon emissions and embrace renewable energy and green technologies, the National
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Stellenbosch student wins prize for edible straws

Nov 29, 2019
edible straw
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Most people have experienced a paper straw “expiring” before they have finished sipping their drinks. A Stellenbosch University student, Leila Siljeur (19) has decided to change this
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Paddlers discover massive plastic pollution in Cape Town river

Nov 28, 2019
plastic pollution
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An annual Cape Town paddle event has exposed shocking levels of pollution in the city’s rivers, lakes and canals. The Peninsula Paddle, which happened in September 2019,
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Ford recycles plastic bottles into vehicle parts

Nov 26, 2019
Ford recycles plastic bottles
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When we think about plastic waste, we mostly envision it polluting our planet’s oceans, or taking up valuable space in landfill sites. However, car manufacturer, Ford, has
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Recycling plastic waste into school desks

Nov 25, 2019
Green desks made from recycled plastic
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The uses for recycled plastic are seemingly endless. From new containers and bottles to various types of furniture, building materials and even strong, durable roads. Now, recycled
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South Africa wastes 10-million tonnes of food every year

Nov 22, 2019
food wastage
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Food wastage is a massive problem across the globe. While many people go hungry every day, it has been established that South Africans waste one-third of all
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Will removing mini shampoo bottles from hotels save the environment?

Nov 21, 2019
mini soaps hotel toiletries
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It is estimated that millions of miniature plastic containers, used by hotels to dispense shampoo and conditioner, end up in landfills every year. Millions of these mini
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South African waste management sector can still improve

Nov 20, 2019
South Africa waste management
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Although South Africa is leading the waste management sector in Southern Africa, when considering the life cycle of waste management, South Africa still lags about 20-30 years
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City of Cape Town to tackle cigarette butt litter problem

Nov 19, 2019
cigarette butt litter
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Philip Morris South Africa (PMSA) recently launched its Unsmoke campaign in South Africa. Now, the tobacco company is joining forces with the Central City Improvement District (CCID)
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UCT study finds that most marine plastic is dumped by ships

Nov 18, 2019
marine plastic
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A large proportion of plastic waste in our oceans comes from ships that are dumping their litter at sea – in contravention of international law. This is
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Pick n Pay launches bags made from recycled bottles nationwide

Nov 15, 2019
The new Pick n Pay shopping bags made from recycled bottles
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South African grocery retail chain, Pick n Pay, has launched new shopping bags made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. These affordable bags are completely reusable and
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South Africans need to scrutinise their waste

Nov 14, 2019
South Africans need to scrutinise their waste
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Recycling is good for the economy and the environment. Every time a recyclable product or packaging material is disposed of in a general dustbin, instead of in
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Coca-Cola partners with Diesel to launch recycled clothing

Nov 13, 2019
The recycled clothing line launched by Coca-Cola and Diesel
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The Coca-Cola Company has teamed up with Italian clothing brand, Diesel, to introduce a new clothing line made from recycled plastics. The (Re)Collection line uses recycled polyethylene
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App helps travellers offset their carbon footprints

Nov 12, 2019
Lufthansa Boeing 747 with travellers on board
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Germany’s national airline, Lufthansa, has launched a new mobile app that helps passengers to offset their individual carbon footprints using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The app, called
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Averda services a number of sectors

Nov 11, 2019
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Averda is a leading waste management company with operations around the world, including in South Africa. We employ skilled workers and ensure compliance with all local regulations
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Unilever commits to minimising plastic usage and waste

Nov 08, 2019
Unilever owns Lipton Iced Tea
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Multinational consumer goods company, Unilever, has made a commitment to reducing its use of plastics and minimising plastic waste across its enormous product portfolio. Unilever has pledged
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WWF teams up with local supermarkets to simplify recycling labels

Nov 07, 2019
Recycling labels will be more clear on products
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The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is teaming up with some of South Africa’s biggest supermarket to standardise and simplify recycling labels on packaging. These ‘On-Pack Recycling Labels’
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Liquid and hazardous waste now banned from standard landfills

Nov 06, 2019
Liquid paint containers on a shelf
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The South African government recently implemented local legislation to ban all liquid and hazardous waste from standard landfills. Only those facilities certified to handle liquids and hazardous
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Coca-Cola to swop plastic wrapping for cardboard

Nov 05, 2019
Coca-Cola to swop plastic wrapping for cardboard
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The Coca-Cola Company is phasing out the plastic wrapping around its beverage cans. Instead, the beverage giant will be using a cardboard outer sleeve, much like some
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Willard Batteries hosts beach clean-ups

Nov 04, 2019
Willard Batteries hosts beach clean-ups
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Willard Batteries, the manufacturer of automotive batteries, recently hosted the first of numerous beach clean-ups in partnership with environmental organisation, The Beach Co-op. The purpose of these
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