Waste Management
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E-waste recycling pilot launches in Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa generates more than 360,000 tonnes of e-waste annually, with Gauteng accounting for around half.
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EU generated 79.7M tonnes of packaging waste in 2023 – says Eurostat
On average, each EU resident generated 35.3 kg of plastic packaging waste.
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du unveils Ericsson Connected Recycling initiative in UAE with AlShaya Group
du will deploy the ECR platform to enable full visibility and control over waste management.
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Walmart, Avery Dennison roll out RFID technology to curb food waste
This real-time visibility enables quicker restocking, better product rotation, and timely markdowns.
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Fibre Circle ink deal with City of Mbombela to advance recycling, green growth
The partnership focuses on diverting paper and paper packaging waste from landfills.
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Sun Chemical achieves RecyClass certification for four solvent-free lamination adhesives
RecyClass is a cross-industry initiative focused on advancing plastic packaging recyclability in Europe.
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TakaTaka Solutions restructures operations to accelerate Kenya’s circular economy drive
The restructuring comes as the demand for integrated waste management and recycling services continues to grow.
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FREEE Recycle marks five years of turning waste into value, driving Nigeria’s circular economy
The company has recycled over 250,000 tyres, produced 660 metric tonnes of crumb rubber.
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Scrap recyclers urge inquiry into anti-competitive pricing after tribunal exposes cartel practices
The associations argue that the system continues to suppress market prices and disadvantage recyclers.
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South Africa launches first harbour-based net recycling hub at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront
The micro-recycling pod, housed in a converted shipping container, is capable of shredding, washing, drying, and densifying up to 100kg of used nets per hour