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 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:24:28 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sasol-and-chieta-boost-south-africas-green-hydrogen-ambitions-with-new-r18m-training-system-392688a South Africa’s green hydrogen economy ambitions have received a boost as the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) and Sasol implement an industry-integrated Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Training System at Sasol’s operations in Sasolburg. 1-267083 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shoprite-centurion-distribution-center-achieves-zero-waste-certification-066205a Shoprite’s Centurion Distribution Centre – the largest DC in its network, which spans over 173,500m2 – has achieved a Level 2 Zero Waste to Landfill certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), marking a significant milestone for sustainable retail logistics in South Africa. 1-266817 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/when-life-gives-leafline-pineapple-leaves-it-turns-them-into-reusable-sanitary-products-733802a Given the recent scare about South African menstrual health products containing hormone-disrupting chemicals, the washable hygiene products producer Leafline offers a toxin-free, reusable, and biodegradable product made from a pineapple leaf. Based in Bathurst in the Eastern Cape, the home of the big pineapple, the company now wants to take its products global. 1-266792 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hm-targets-100-recycled-or-sustainably-sourced-materials-by-2030-844903a In setting new science-based land targets, H&M Group aims to have all its materials either be recycled or sustainably sourced by 2030. Guided by the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN), these ambitious new targets include avoiding land conversion, minimising land footprint, and engaging in priority landscapes. 1-266739 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-achieving-higher-recycling-rates-066425a South Africa’s paper recycling rate climbed to 63.3% in 2025, continuing an upward trend from 60% in 2024. 1-266637 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/recycling-day-raises-the-question-where-is-sas-waste-plan-622071a Global Recycling Day on 18 March once again placed the spotlight on recycling. But beyond the awareness campaigns, South Africa’s waste crisis reveals a far more complex problem, one that current strategies are failing to address. 1-266621 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/innovative-green-township-circular-economy-pilot-launched-in-itsoseng-at-future-of-sustainability-conference-511990a Itsoseng, an informal settlement on the outskirts of Johannesburg, is at the forefront of innovation as the host of a pioneering public-private partnership introducing a green township circular economy model. The initiative is proudly supported by Topco Media as the strategic marketing partner and will be officially launched at the Future of Sustainability Conference taking place at the Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre on 24 - 25 March. 1-266606 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nespresso-sa-makes-capsule-returns-simpler-with-ram-couriers-400969a Nespresso South Africa has announced a new partnership with Ram Hand-to-Hand Couriers, to expand its capsule recycling programme, making it even easier and more convenient for customers to recycle their used aluminium capsules. 1-266535 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-gauteng-campaign-aims-to-boost-recycling-of-used-beverage-cartons-511470a Initiative partners with buy-back centres to increase collection rates and raise awareness that liquid board packaging can be recycled. 1-266436 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pollution-is-killing-gautengs-fresh-water-sources-955674a A December 2025 WaterCAN report tested 59 water sources across Gauteng and found 39 were unsafe for human consumption. Four Gauteng municipalities operate wastewater systems performing below the minimum 31% threshold, discharging untreated effluent into the Vaal River system, while the Goudkoppies wastewater treatment works continues to discharge raw effluent into the Klip River despite directives from the Department of Water and Sanitation. Water management expert Anthony Turton warns the Vaal River is deteriorating rapidly. 1-266344 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa