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Petco’s efforts saved 76,000m³ of South Africa’s scarce landfill space in 2024. Image supplied.

How Petco saved 76,000m³ of recyclable packaging in 2024

Smartfill calls on FMCG brands to join circular innovation drive in Thembisa

Smartfill calls on FMCG brands to join circular innovation drive in Thembisa

18 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Justin Bott, CEO at Interwaste, examines business practices to address food packaging waste business practices for a more circular and responsible economy

Business practices to address food packaging waste

By Justin Bott 30 May 2025

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Civil society organisations, SA government welcome resolution to tackle plastic trash

Civil society organisations, SA government welcome resolution to tackle plastic trash

4 Mar 2022

Propak Africa highlights latest trends across full-spectrum of packaging

Propak Africa highlights latest trends across full-spectrum of packaging

Propak Africa 4 Mar 2022

Image supplied: Pentawards celebrates creativity with new 'Five Senses' campaign

Pentawards introduces new 'Five Senses' campaign

3 Mar 2022

Nations adopt historic resolution aimed at tackling plastic pollution

Nations adopt historic resolution aimed at tackling plastic pollution

3 Mar 2022

6 South Africans join Craft Beer Marketing Awards judging panel

6 South Africans join Craft Beer Marketing Awards judging panel

25 Feb 2022

A fresh look for fresh food packaging

A fresh look for fresh food packaging

Mpact 15 Feb 2022

Coca-Cola sets goal to make 25% of packaging reusable by 2030

Coca-Cola sets goal to make 25% of packaging reusable by 2030

14 Feb 2022

Castle Lite hits refresh with its new look!

Castle Lite hits refresh with its new look!

MSports Marketing 11 Feb 2022

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Biggest & most diverse Pentawards jury announced

3 Feb 2022

Status deodorant makes a bold statement with their new pack upgrade by Just Design Jhb

Status deodorant makes a bold statement with their new pack upgrade by Just Design Jhb

Just Design 2 Feb 2022

Consumer environmental awareness set to shape how businesses manage their waste

Consumer environmental awareness set to shape how businesses manage their waste

1 Feb 2022

New Sappi VP takes the reins, new CPO and GMs appointed

New Sappi VP takes the reins, new CPO and GMs appointed

Sappi 1 Feb 2022

The good side of 'ugly'

The good side of 'ugly'

Mpact 25 Jan 2022

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Faithful to Nature becomes first SA retailer to achieve B Corp certification

7 Jan 2022

PepsiCo sub-Saharan Africa to curb use of virgin plastics

PepsiCo sub-Saharan Africa to curb use of virgin plastics

3 Jan 2022

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The Wild Bean Design-A-Cup competition: creating opportunities for emerging creatives

Emily Stander 21 Dec 2021

#BestofBiz 2021: Retail

#BestofBiz 2021: Retail

13 Dec 2021

Local plastics industry lauded for commitment to recycling

Local plastics industry lauded for commitment to recycling

7 Dec 2021

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SA's biggest retailers and brands move towards eco-friendly packaging

Nonhlelo Nhleko, Paula-Ann Novotny and Ziyanda Ngcobo 6 Dec 2021

J.C. Le Roux reveals sophisticated new look for the Nectar range and celebrates with Dineo Langa as face of the campaign

J.C. Le Roux reveals sophisticated new look for the Nectar range and celebrates with Dineo Langa as face of the campaign

Heineken Beverages 1 Dec 2021

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Ardagh to buy SA glass manufacturer Consol for R10.1bn

Emma Rumney 29 Nov 2021

2021 Gold Pack Trophy winner. Source: Screenshot

Best in SA packaging: Gold Pack Awards 2021 winners revealed

25 Nov 2021

Mpact Plastics brings home the IPSA Gold Pack 2021 trophy and four gold awards

Mpact Plastics brings home the IPSA Gold Pack 2021 trophy and four gold awards

Mpact 25 Nov 2021

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Nespresso off the mark: When the technical necessity trumps reputation

Sonica Wilken and Vicky Stilwell 17 Nov 2021

Packaging innovation is the solution to creating a circular economy

Packaging innovation is the solution to creating a circular economy

Mpact 17 Nov 2021

Spar applies circular approach to packaging

Spar applies circular approach to packaging

12 Nov 2021

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5 reasons South Africa isn't ready for health claims on food labels

Melvi Todd 11 Nov 2021

Mpact Versapak: Partnering via the Polystyrene Association with a new polystyrene-concrete lightweight brick factory

Mpact Versapak: Partnering via the Polystyrene Association with a new polystyrene-concrete lightweight brick factory

Mpact 10 Nov 2021

Tetra Pak pumps R500m into Pinetown factory upgrade

Tetra Pak pumps R500m into Pinetown factory upgrade

2 Nov 2021

Pick n Pay trolley awarded as winner of Sapro competition for best recycled product of 2021

Pick n Pay trolley awarded as winner of Sapro competition for best recycled product of 2021

27 Oct 2021

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