South Africa

Petco’s investments demonstrate that targeted infrastructure support at the grassroots level delivers measurable returns.

The anticipated 2026 deficit of 240,000 ounces is a marked improvement thanks to a 2 percent rise in total supply, driven mainly by a 10 percent increase in recycling as higher prices encourage more scrap recovery.

The Plastic Out programme highlights the impact of collaboration across teams, regions, and supply-chain partners in driving meaningful progress on sustainability.

SOUTH AFRICA – Sappi has launched its full Seal family of heat-sealable papers, offering six grades across weights from 44 gsm to 110 gsm, designed…

Sonke’s solution: refill stations that charge a single bulk price regardless of quantity, cutting costs by up to 50 percent while eliminating single-use packaging entirely.

Caxton’s packaging operations have emerged as a critical growth area, benefiting from e-commerce expansion and demand for sustainable materials.

Mpact Waste Management helps companies translate Environmental, Social, and Governance targets into operational results through tailored waste solutions, compliance reporting, and partnerships that drive meaningful change.

The investment signals rising demand for high-performance metal closures in Africa.

Recent survey data shows South Africans increasingly favour paper packaging, with 64 percent wanting online orders delivered in paper packaging and 80 percent preferring fit-for-size parcels that avoid excess materials.

The bottle and closure are fully recyclable through standard kerbside collections, with the material stack engineered to protect wine for approximately two years.