Polyco and Western Cape Government partner to support waste reclaimers
Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), Polyco and the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) are proud to announce a partnership aimed at supporting waste reclaimers across the province....
Partnership fuels environmental and social transformation in Bellville
The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP), and the EPR Waste Association of South Africa NPO (eWASA) have partnered in a groundbreaking partnership aimed at driving long-term environmental and social transformation in Bellville.
Together...
Three interns embark on an exciting career journey at Plastics SA through Government’s YES...
Plastics SA is proud to announce the addition of three dynamic interns to its team as part of the South African Government’s Youth Employment Service (YES) programme. The initiative, which seeks...
South African initiative receives global recognition
We Won the Global Alliance World Public Relations & Communication Award in the ESG Category!
The winners of the prestigious Global Alliance World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2024 were unveiled during the...
R51 million plan to help keep Cape Town clean this summer in full swing
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate’s R51 million Festive Season Cleansing Programme is well under way, keeping Cape Town clean this summer. The programme is a top-up cleansing service supporting the City’s...
Cape Town’s commitment to recycling: how plastic waste comes full circle
By Hugh Tyrrell
THE City of Cape Town is taking significant strides in plastics recycling through the establishment of its materials recovery facilities (MRFs), and initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste and...
NEF and the dtic support Sino Africa Gases – pioneering a new era in...
The National Empowerment Fund (NEF), in collaboration with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), proudly announces the establishment of Sino Africa Gases, a state-of-the-art food-grade Liquid Carbon Dioxide...
ALPLA opens state-of-the-art recycling plant in South Africa
Production plant to supply up to 35,000 tonnes of recycled PET material per year from 2025
ALPLA is entering the South African PET recycling market. Approximately one and a half years after...
Tetra Pak® Orange Grove, RFG Foods and Woodlands Dairy partner to educate on recycling Tetra...
Following last year’s successful pilot of its educational Recycle Carton competition in the Eastern Cape, Tetra Pak, world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, has teamed up with a broader manufacturer...
How a lone yachtswoman helped transform waste management
By Hugh Tyrrell
WHICH country has the most shopping malls in the southern hemisphere? Dear old RSA. Yes, we are compliant, well-schooled consumers, trundling our trolleys down the aisles for our weekly...
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Recycling and waste management news on Cape Business News (CBN) focuses on sustainable practices, regulatory changes, and innovations in waste reduction. This sector’s news includes updates on recycling technologies, waste-to-energy solutions, and circular economy initiatives essential for environmental sustainability. CBN supports companies in adopting waste management solutions that reduce environmental impact and comply with regulations.
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