Tag: South Africa
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South Africa goes for plastics mechanical recycling
New plastic mechanical recycling plants are still being built. One company is strongly believing in this option. They’re lucky that…
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South African researcher fights plastic waste with biodegradable polymers
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AGOA gives South African bioplastics a cost advantage over everyone
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South Africa showcases locally developed compostable, bio-based plastic products
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SA scientists win award with bioplastics at Indonesia science competition
SA scientists win award with bioplastics at Indonesia science competition
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Enviromall launches compostable PLA bags
Enviromall Leads The Way In Sustainable Packaging With Launch Of Revolutionary Compostable PLA Bags
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Compostable fishing nets in South Africa
Compostable fishing nets: An end to Ghost Nets in the oceans?
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Bioplastics wins UNEP award
The winners of the 2023 edition of the “Champions of the Earth” prize organised by the United Nations Environment Programme…
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Mpact Recyling Data for South Africa
Mpact Recycling, the collection arm of one of the leading recycling companies in South Africa, Mpact Group, is proud to…
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Coega and CSIR Partner on Biofibre Hub
A far-reaching cooperation agreement was signed late last year, which forms the foundation of the partnership that will see Coega…
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SABS Warns About Unverified Biodegradable Plastics Claims
National verification and standards organisation the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has warned against vague claims that plastics are…
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Sugar Reports: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Philippines, South Africa
Sugar Semi Annual reports for Brazil, Dominican Republic, Philippines and South Africa
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South Africa Receives Biodegradation Laboratory Equipment
CSIR receives plastic biodegradation laboratory equipment from Japan
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Columbia, India, Kenya and South Africa Sugar Report
Sugar Report for Columbia, India, Kenya and South Africa
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J&J Green Paper and Cerax Partner on Coatings (FREE)
The company is expected to launch production of its fully compostable and environmentally friendly food packaging products in Q1 of…
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Novel South African Bioplastic Technology
A Novel Green Technology To Transform The Single-Use Plastic Market
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South African Podcast on Plastics
Although the podcast covers all kind of plastics, the title suggest a specific focus on biodegradable plastics
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Climate Change and Agriculture in South Africa
South Africa Committed to Climate Change Interventions in the Agricultural Sector
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Bioplastic Prospects in South Africa
SA President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed his commitment to net carbon zero by 2050
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New South African Marine Degradable Bioplastics
A biotechnology company in Johannesburg brings a new bioplastic to the market
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Symphony and Sun Ace Partner on Antimicrobial Plastic in South Africa
Symphony teams up with Sun Ace to Distribute d2p in South Africa
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What Happens to PPE Waste in South Africa?
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ALPLA Builds New Plant in South Africa
Production site near Johannesburg bundles activities from five existing plants.
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Omya and Idwala Establish Joint Venture in South Africa
Omya International AG and Idwala Industrial Holdings Ltd. have formed a joint venture in South Africa, ‘Omya Idwala SA’, offering…
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Cape Town Signs Pact to Phase Out Plastic
South Africans have begun steadily making the shift towards living a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle – more locals are becoming…
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Eat Your Bowl to Reduce Plastic Pollution says CNN
Food packaging is filling up landfills and polluting our oceans, where materials like plastic and polystyrene can take centuries to…
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Japan Funds Bioplastics Industry in South Africa
With excessive plastic waste under the spotlight, sustainable and plant-based alternatives are currently in development in South Africa. The country…
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Cape Town Start-Up Launches World’s First Biodegradable Cigarette
It turns out the world’s obsession with plastic is far from over. Yes, we’re aware of the global plastic straw…
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South Africa First Biodegradable Cup
Cape Town entrepreneur Luvuyo Ndiki will launch South Africa’s first biodegradable drinking cup made from sugar cane and corn starch…
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Novamont Goes to South Africa
Novamont’s Mater-Bi bioplastic tested in South Africa.
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Bioplastics in South Africa
Summary and highlights of article published about bioplastics in South Africa on iafrica.com.
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