https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/703.html South Africa news 15 Circular Economy & Waste Management news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/703.html en-us Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:12:55 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/infinite-industries-maggie-bozic-infante-is-taking-sas-circular-economy-to-infinity-and-beyond-419719a Infinite Industries’ Maggie Bozic Infante is taking South Africa’s circular economy to infinity and beyond. Her husband saw a gap for greener materials in the mining industry, setting the stage for their next move. With her mining acumen, they sought to revolutionise how things are done, building on that opportunity. 1-271055 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/circular-economy-entrepreneurs-invited-to-compete-for-r250k-investment-523730a Businesses already turning waste into products, reducing resource use or developing circular economy solutions can now apply for the 2026 Circular Innovation Challenge, with the winning business eligible for a R250,000 investment. 1-270846 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-gugubygugu-to-foodforward-sa-meet-the-2026-eco-logic-award-finalists-745972a Now in its 15th year, the Eco-Logic Awards recognise the tremendous efforts made by South Africa’s green leaders. The year’s finalists are no exception and include luxury sustainable fashion brand GuguByGugu, FreeMe Wildlife, Project 90 by 2030, Nature Connect’s Sustainable Schools Online Hub, FoodForward SA, Wessa, and Reforest Fest by Greenpop. 1-270812 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/empowering-people-to-prosper-inside-empacts-first-sustainability-report-290367a Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey indicates that the country’s unemployment rate stands at a staggering 33.6%. At the heart of any business are its people, and many South Africans are confronting a difficult reality. This is why Empact Group, a food services and support solutions company, focused on its employees in its first sustainability report. 1-270700 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/battle-to-stop-illegal-dumping-in-cape-towns-townships-290777a Illegal dumpsites spring up daily in Nyanga, say workers contracted by the City of Cape Town to clear rubbish. They say residents sometimes dump rubbish while they are cleaning. Waste piles up near homes, schools and taxi ranks. Some residents say there are not enough legal ways to dispose of rubbish. They also say the City of Cape Town should be tougher on dumpers. 1-270580 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/retailers-urged-to-ditch-plastic-bags-before-2027-deadline-301098a South African retailers should not wait for legislation to force them away from plastic shopping bags, according to sustainable packaging supplier Traderbag, which says businesses that move to paper now could gain a head start on both environmental action and supply-chain readiness. 1-270363 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/3-sa-innovators-selected-for-2026-fnf-afri-greenpitch-challenge-634301a Three green-economy innovators — PeeCycling, Preserve Botanica, and ReSurfify — will represent South Africa at the 2026 FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge. 1-270301 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-sustainable-fashion-future-to-be-unveiled-at-twygs-africa-textile-talks-412409a Attendees at this year’s Twyg Africa Textile Talks, held in Cape Town on 31 July and 1 August, are in for a textile treat. The non-profit media platform will reveal the finalists of its inaugural Textile Innovation Challenge at the V&A Watershed. 1-270165 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-entrepreneurs-bring-blockchain-verified-recycling-to-mzansi-620861a A new partnership between Kwality Holdings and Waste2Wear will bring some of the first blockchain-verified products to South Africa. 1-269811 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sustainability-at-isanti-glass-verified-through-section-12l-842943a At Isanti Glass, sustainability is defined by measurable performance. In March 2026, our manufacturing facility reached a significant milestone with the independent verification of our energy efficiency improvements under Section 12L. 1-269769 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa