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, 01 Jun 2026 08:36:08 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/schools-recycling-programme-178806a This quarter reminded us once again that school recycling is about far more than waste collection. It is about building habits, inspiring responsibility, creating opportunity, and helping schools become active spaces of environmental care. Through awareness sessions, educational support materials, recycling collections, community clean-up campaigns, and continued stakeholder engagement, the Isphepho Schools Education and Recycling Programme continued to grow in both reach and value. 1-268378 Fri, 22 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-sa-youth-shouldnt-waste-the-circular-economy-opportunity-623271a South Africa generates more than 100 million tonnes of general waste, which usually ends up in a landfill. With a rising youth unemployment rate, the circular economy presents a viable economic opportunity for many young South Africans with bright ideas seeking to make money. 1-268221 Tue, 19 May 2026 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cg-waste-data-digitises-africas-construction-waste-lifecycle-with-ai-623931a CG Waste Data has launched Africa’s first unified smart waste infrastructure platform, aimed at transforming the construction industry through AI-driven waste management and circular economy solutions. 1-268051 Tue, 12 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/retail-and-fmcg-brands-strengthen-sas-recycling-ecosystem-through-petco-initiatives-281017a According to recently published data, packaging manufacturers and brand owners, many of whom are well-known international companies, significantly boosted South Africa's collecting and recycling industry in 2025. 1-267970 Mon, 11 May 2026 10:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dsj-joins-nationwide-push-to-improve-waste-management-281427a The Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg (DSJ) is the latest school to join Fibre Circle’s national recycling programme, Zithande Mzansi. Over 800 learners, from Kindergarten to Grade 12, along with approximately 130 staff members, participated in the programme rollout, which aims to drive practical waste management habits at the school level. 1-267810 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/35-south-african-women-led-manufacturing-businesses-empowered-514690a Launched during Earth Month, Amazon and WomHub’s Sustainable Sellers Incubator empowers 35 South African women-led manufacturing businesses to build sustainable, globally competitive enterprises. 1-267706 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cios-are-paying-for-a-waste-problem-that-vendors-created-069475a CIOs pride themselves on digital leadership, yet one of the most dangerous failures in enterprise IT happens in plain sight. Vendors talk about the circular economy, sustainability, and ESG, but when your equipment reaches the end of life, they vanish. The burden of disposal falls directly on your organisation. You carry the risk. They keep the revenue. This is the dirty secret the industry would rather you ignore. 1-267657 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/high-consumer-costs-expose-fast-fashion-hidden-expenses-boosting-luxury-resale-value-170556a With consumers under sustained financial pressure, purchasing decisions are being held to a higher standard. The case that a R20,000 Burberry coat represents better value than a R5,299 fast fashion one is, on the surface, a difficult argument to make. Look closer, and it becomes surprisingly difficult to refute. 1-267608 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fashion-care-brand-the-labs-latest-campaign-reframes-care-as-culture-736202a The Lab is challenging the fashion industry’s sustainability narrative with the launch of its new campaign, Take Care of the Things You Love. 1-267592 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/street-store-returns-this-winter-to-support-communities-in-need-403939a As winter approaches, The Up&Up Group is bringing back its widely recognised initiative, The Street Store, ensuring that vulnerable communities have access to warm clothing when they need it most. 1-267575 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Circular Economy & Waste Management South Africa