Packaging and related expo gets massive industry support!
Propak Cape pulled out all the stops and delivered a world-class show in the Western Cape.
A power-packed showcase of latest trends, technologies, machinery, services and solutions, Propak Cape took place at...
SAPPMA webinar underscores the importance of standards for HDPE sustainability
In a recent webinar hosted by the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA), the spotlight was firmly placed on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) as a sustainable and durable piping material. George...
Packaging industry trends highlighted at Propak Cape seminars
Local industry leaders at the forefront of the South African packaging industry will gather at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) at Propak Cape, taking place from 24-26 October. This highly...
The sustainable properties of plastic on show at Propak Cape
Plastics are a valuable part of the packaging materials mix which offers functionality that is difficult to replicate with other packaging materials. Its barrier properties for food and product preservation are...
Clean-up and Recycling SA Week 2023 “a resounding success”.
Plastics SA, the industry association which represents the South African plastics industry, has reported that the 2023 Clean-Up and Recycling SA Week was a “huge success”.
Sustainability Director Douw Steyn said the...
It’s a bolting system that will keep our lights ON
INCIDENTS of solar panel theft are on the rise in South Africa. Are your installations Secure?
High Value installations such as Solar systems, boreholes and irrigation systems or any other remote equipment...
Five reasons to use energy chains
POLYMER energy chains provide improved low maintenance protection for cables, hoses and pneumatics for industrial equipment wherever power, data, control, fibre and optic cables are required.
Global polymer manufacturer, igus is steadily...
Separating wet waste from dry waste: A key to successful recycling
Do you know what happens to your waste after you've disposed of it? If not, you're not alone. The majority of people tend to toss everything into a single bin, a...
The SA Plastics Pact
What it is; how it started; and how its member companies are striving to create a circular economy for plastic packaging in South Africa?
CBN’s Sue Segar talks to Roan Snyman, expert...
Using art and song to help tackle South Africa’s plastic waste crisis
A new collaboration aimed at changing behaviours through art, song, comedy and practical measures, has resulted in the successful diversion of seven tons of plastic waste from the environment in Mpumalanga.
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