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South African beverage industry aims to limit waste

Nov 30, 2019

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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