Reports, Research & Trends

Association Director General Shailendra Singh said the recycling ecosystem has transformed significantly over the past decade, driven by more investment and world-class technology.

The results suggest consumers are more willing to recycle when packaging is intuitive and easy to sort.

The equipment is processed by Ericsson-approved recyclers, fully licensed, with strong recycling performance and compliance with international environmental, health, and safety standards.

According to IMARC Group, tighter government curbs on single-use plastics and rising consumer demand for green alternatives are accelerating South Africa’s shift toward paper-based packaging.

TERI’s urban assessment found that only 5–6% of used beverage cartons in the studied cities reach landfills; the rest flows into formal and informal collection systems.

Transparency Market Research forecasts growing demand for recycled metals—cost-effective and green alternatives to virgin materials, in manufacturing, construction, automotive, electronics, and infrastructure.

Management projected strong growth from the upcoming Egypt aseptic plant and improved domestic capacity use, with EBITDA hitting a 21‑quarter high.

The technology is built into plastics during manufacture, requiring no process or equipment changes, making it instantly scalable and cost-effective for producers worldwide.

The survey found that 16 percent of businesses have already formatted packaging to comply, 39 percent are currently making changes, and 32 percent are reviewing.