Here’s why South Africa is winning at recycling
November 27, 2023
When it comes to collection and recycling PET plastic (think plastic beverage bottles), South Africa is on par with many countries in Europe – thanks
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Waste sector income and plastic recycling is on the up thanks to strategic sustainability partnerships
November 23, 2022
More than 40 local, district and provincial municipalities countrywide have benefitted from strategic sustainability partnerships in 2021/2 – not just improving waste collection and PET
Checkers rolls out new trolleys made from hundreds of recycled milk bottles
November 16, 2022
Checkers is rolling out new shopping trolley baskets made from 100% recycled plastic – mostly old milk bottles – thereby diverting more than 40 tons
Polyco invests in new recycling technology – converting unrecyclable plastic into eco-concrete
August 31, 2022
The plastic recycling sector has come a long way in South Africa with improved technology, better implementation of waste regulations, greater consumer awareness and growth
Checkers diverts 68 tons of unrecyclable material from landfill with new rotisserie chicken boxes
June 6, 2022
Checkers is the first South African retailer to replace its rotisserie chicken packaging with fully recyclable, responsibly sourced cardboard boxes. This will prevent 68 tons of non-recycled
Unique recycling project gains national traction
May 21, 2021
A UNIQUE programme aimed at upping collection and recycling rates, boosting green economy jobs and diverting waste from landfills has started to roll out across