Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa

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Plastic microbeads: great in your face wash, bad in your food – how South Africa’s ban can work betterAnusha Rajkaran and Conrad Sparks

#WomensMonth: How Cecilia Buyiswa Matenshi turned trash into triumph

#WomensMonth: How Cecilia Buyiswa Matenshi turned trash into triumph

By Maroefah Smith 22 Aug 2025

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The global plastics treaty process has fallen flat. Here’s what went wrong, and how you can help

By Melanie MacGregor 20 Aug 2025

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MANGO-OMC Cycle for Change campaign sets a high standard for purpose-led brand investment

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Celebrating the women who are driving change in local communities

Sappi Celebrating the women who are driving change in local communities

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Black Umbrellas shines spotlight on female entrepreneurs during Women’s Month

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation Black Umbrellas shines spotlight on female entrepreneurs during Women’s Month

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The missing link in SA’s climate agenda: Food loss and waste

FoodForward SA The missing link in SA’s climate agenda: Food loss and waste

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Women and gambling: Beyond the nuances of Imbokodo

Tishala Communications Women and gambling: Beyond the nuances of Imbokodo

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City Lodge Hotels an ally for autism lifelong learning

City Lodge Hotels City Lodge Hotels an ally for autism lifelong learning

22 Aug 2025

A new benchmark in the global green economy that opens REC markets for SA Inc

Catchwords A new benchmark in the global green economy that opens REC markets for SA Inc

21 Aug 2025

Seacom wraps up Mandela Month with a commitment to connectivity and community upliftment

Stone Seacom wraps up Mandela Month with a commitment to connectivity and community upliftment

20 Aug 2025

Captain Fanplastic releases 2022–2024 Impact Report, with global reach in environmental education

Soapbox Captain Fanplastic releases 2022–2024 Impact Report, with global reach in environmental education

18 Aug 2025

One symbol, one stand: Dentsu Creative SA and POWA unite against GBV

Dentsu One symbol, one stand: Dentsu Creative SA and POWA unite against GBV

15 Aug 2025

Spar Women’s Challenge Tshwane: A celebration of purpose, empowerment and giving back

Spar South Africa Spar Women’s Challenge Tshwane: A celebration of purpose, empowerment and giving back

13 Aug 2025

Seeing opportunity where others only saw waste

Edge Growth Seeing opportunity where others only saw waste

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South Africa vows relentless fight against plastic pollution amid global treaty setback

18 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth: Fibre Circle's Edith Leeuta champions the circular economy

#WomensMonth: Fibre Circle's Edith Leeuta champions the circular economy

Maroefah Smith 13 Aug 2025

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Mother of Gao's inventive playfulness is just what SA's sustainable fashion needs

Maroefah Smith 12 Aug 2025

2025 Petco Awards: Meet the women driving South Africa’s circular economy

2025 Petco Awards: Meet the women driving South Africa’s circular economy

8 Aug 2025

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South Africa's ambitious plan to tackle plastic microbead pollution

7 Aug 2025

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Circularity in the Cape: Wesgro launches CEO Guide

6 Aug 2025

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#WomensMonth: Michelin’s Mangie Magadagela is leading the charge

Maroefah Smith 5 Aug 2025

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Why South Africa needs to innovate tyre recycling

5 Aug 2025

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#AfricaTextileTalks: Developing EPR for fashion and textiles

Maroefah Smith 4 Aug 2025

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Oily truth - why oil waste matters more than you think

Morne Botes 29 Jul 2025

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Record paper recycling rates signal circular economy shift

24 Jul 2025

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REACT drives inclusive recycling in CT with hubs relaunch

24 Jul 2025

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Microplastics' escalating threat to SA health, environment

21 Jul 2025

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Sibanye-Stillwater to acquire US PGM refinery for $82m

21 Jul 2025

Sachin Chanderdhev, Sector Specialist for Manufacturing, Absa Business Banking

Rise of green manufacturing: Future-proofing Africa through sustainability

Sachin Chanderdhev 18 Jul 2025

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#WorldPopulationDay: Urgent solutions for the global waste crisis amid population surge

Justin Bott 11 Jul 2025

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Coca-Cola rolls out 2-litre returnable PET bottles

9 Jul 2025

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#IFATAfrica: Water at heart of SA’s innovation

9 Jul 2025

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Backpedalling on PPS will devastate scrap metals

8 Jul 2025

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Gen Z and the sustainability paradox: Why ideals and shopping habits don’t always align

Melise Panetta 7 Jul 2025

Africa’s sustainability changemakers unite: YES ESG and Beyond Awards

Africa’s sustainability changemakers unite: YES ESG and Beyond Awards

ESG Africa Conference 4 Jul 2025

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How Desco is tackling Africa’s e-waste

3 Jul 2025

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The sustainability edge: Beyond Earth Day, why going green is good for business

Business Partners Limited 3 Jul 2025

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Legislative compliance: How retailers can reach net zero

Emily Gammon and Paula-Ann Novotny 2 Jul 2025

With support from Sappi, Baleti Estate in Mpumalanga has diversified into honey production—selling at Ngodwana Farm Stall and gaining skills through ongoing training and certification.

Sappi boosts local enterprise with MSME investment

Sappi 1 Jul 2025

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