Tag: recyclable
ALPLA and zerooo create reusable PET bottle for cosmetic products
ZEROOO is producing reusable PET packaging for bathroom and kitchen: packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA and zerooo initiator SEA ME GmbH have developed a...
How consumer demand is driving change in food packaging
CONSUMER demand for sustainable food packaging has become a major catalyst for change in the industry.
With a growing awareness of environmental impacts, consumers are...
Cape Aqua favours PET due to infinite recyclability and lightweight which helps reduce carbon...
By Diane Silcock
CAPE AQUA is a water bottling company located on a farm in the Ceres Valley at the foot of the Hugo Mountain...
Fibre Circle pioneers development of a localised recyclability standard for South African paper products
In a groundbreaking move, Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organization for paper and paper packaging in South Africa, has initiated a multi-stakeholder engagement initiative...
PVC as packaging material: safe, responsible, recyclable
POLYVINYL chloride (PVC) is considered to be the most versatile thermoplastic and has established itself as an essential material in the packaging industry.
Its applications...
Sassda’s involvement in Steel Master Plan drives several projects
By Sassda executive director Michel Basson
The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) is one of the most active stainless steel industry associations in...
Zinc is the perfect recyclable material
THE most common application of zinc is to protect steel from corrosion by hot-dip galvanizing. The zinc-steel combination has significant economic benefits in terms...
Small supplier shines light on local artists with reusable bottle of water
Yes! Definitely, has experienced tremendous growth since partnering with the Shoprite Group, growing from supplying just five Checkers stores to 50 across the Western Cape in a year.
The company, founded by entrepreneur Tracy Ruggier, produces spring...
It’s not too late to become organic waste compliant
Many businesses that produce organic waste are yet to submit their revised Integrated Waste Management Plans that detail how they will minimise and eventually...
World Cleanup Day at Little Princess Vlei
World Cleanup Day occurs annually on the third Saturday every September on a global scale. The aim is to raise awareness of the mismanaged...
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Localisation Support Fund Boosts Efficiency and Builds Capacity in the Retail-Clothing,...
By Larry Claasen
THE Localisation Support Fund (LSF), a private sector initiative started in 2021, as a way to help local manufacturers increase their capacity...
