South Africa Targets Plastic Pollution
Government, industry and civil society are strengthening collaboration to reduce plastic pollution, accelerate recycling efforts and build a circular economy that benefits people and planet....
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River Partnership Revives Waterways
Cape Town’s investment into community-led river restoration is helping improve water quality, reduce illegal dumping and restore biodiversity along the Soet River in Strand. The...
Eastern Cape Launches E-Waste Recycling Drive
South Africa’s growing e-waste crisis is being tackled in the Eastern Cape through a new recycling initiative focused on environmental protection and community empowerment. The...
SA Leads Global Plastic Action
South Africa hosted the first-ever international training on hazardous waste trade and plastic pollution at sea. The initiative was organised in partnership with the Secretariat...
Only 20% of global e-waste recycled each year
According to the UN, only 20% of global e-waste is recycled each year, which means that 40 million tonnes of e-waste is either placed in...
Propak Africa 2019 embraces sustainability
This year sustainability was a golden thread throughout Propak Africa 2019, with many exhibitors embracing good environmental practices, showing that the industry is aware of...