Research has highlighted that a significant proportion of consumers re-use  margarine, large yoghurt, and ice-cream tubs made from polypropylene (PP), extending their lifespan and keeping these products out of landfill. Led by the Polyolefin Responsibility Organisation NPC (Polyco), the ‘PP tub re-use research’ aims to guide a higher-level of repurposing for these plastic packaging items …

As Clean-Up and Recycle SA Week kicks off on 14 September, Polyolefin Responsibility Organisation (Polyco) celebrates achievements in the polyolefin plastic recycling sector and encourages South Africans to join the Million Plus Plastic Recycling Revolution campaign by committing to recycle their used plastic packaging. This is in the lead up to National Recycling Day on …

The Polyolefin Responsibility Organisation (Polyco) is committed to growing the collection and recycling of polyolefin plastic packaging in South Africa and to promote the responsible use and reuse of this plastic packaging. After a special resolution vote at Polyco’s 8th Annual General Meeting with regards to the proposed new EPR legislation, as contemplated under section …

As we manage our way through this pandemic, we need to acknowledge our waste workers who keep our waste sector running and our environment clean. “While everyone is at home, household waste generation has increased; but many recyclers and collections companies are not able to operate; and our waste pickers have been cut off from …

18th March is Global Recycling Day and there is cause to celebrate as Packa-Ching launches more units across South Africa and initiates a schools awareness campaign. The growth of Packa-Ching comes at an important time as it offers a much-needed solution to South Africa’s growing waste challenge, while stimulating the country’s entrepreneurial landscape. Packa-Ching is …

As we enter the New Year, one which will continue to see new developments in waste management and recycling, 2019 has left us with a high benchmark to build on. Last year over 75% of High-density polyethylene (HDPE) milk and beverage bottles were recycled, injecting a significant amount of material back into the market to …

The Million+ Plastic Recycling Revolution is a bold new campaign that aims to mobilise more than one million South Africans to commit to recycling their plastic packaging. The non-profit, Polyco (The Polyolefin Responsibility Organisation), believes that recycling is something that every person can do to make a positive impact on the earth. They have launched …

On Monday, 04 November 2019 Cape Town will  host  an event that celebrates  the level of industry innovation and showcases the wide variety of local products that are designed and manufactured using recycled plastics. The South African Plastics Recycling Organisation (SAPRO) Best Recycled Plastic Product Awards will take place at Workshop17 at the V&A Waterfront …

The Million+ Plastic Recycling Revolution is a bold new campaign that aims to mobilise more than one million South Africans to commit to recycling their plastic packaging. The non-profit, Polyco (The Polyolefin Responsibility Organisation), believes that recycling is something that every person can do to make a positive impact on the earth. They have launched …

The community of Thabazimbi and surrounding informal settlements have recently been introduced to an exciting new recycling project that helps them to keep their community clean while learning about the benefits of recycling their packaging waste, and earning a monetary reward. After a successful launch in Langa, Cape Town in 2017, the Packa-Ching recycling project …