South Africa

The regulations support South Africa’s circular economy push, with the draft National Waste Management Strategy 2026 targeting 40–60% landfill diversion over the next 5–15 years.

Polyco’s partnership backs community recyclers, helping formalise operations, grow their reach, and provide sustainable livelihoods for daily collection/sorting/recovery workers.

The 31 August installation of the HP Indigo 200K, with its small footprint and automated colour-matching, is a milestone for South African flexible packaging, integrating smoothly into Ren-Flex’s operations.

The joint venture will integrate packaging into its manufacturing, handling local labelling, artwork, and pack variants to meet tender specifications.

The June 2026 ruling found Unilever’s “100% plant-based actives” front-of-pack claim breached Clause 4.2.1 of the Advertising Code’s Section II, which addresses misleading advertising.

The deal strengthens South Africa’s role as a regional beneficiation hub under AfCFTA, supplying semi-fabricated aluminium to neighbouring markets for automotive, construction, and packaging.

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.

As part of the appointment, Curnow will also join the board of the Paper and Packaging Producer Responsibility Organisation Alliance.

The company expects a stronger Q4, with management focused on strengthening the balance sheet and improving financial performance.