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Paper Recycling 101 for Global Recycling Day
Johannesburg, March 17, 2021 – One of the planet’s most pressing problems is the incorrect disposal of waste. About 2.01 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste is generated annually, according to the World Bank, with conservative estimates being that at least 33% of that isn’t managed in an environmentally safe manner. With the majority of municipal […]
South Africa kept 219 soccer pitches of paper out of landfill last year
JOHANNESBURG, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 – In 2019, South Africa recovered 1.2 million tonnes of recyclable paper products. Anele Sololo, general manager of RecyclePaperZA, the paper recycling association, says the country’s paper recovery rate is at 68.5%.These 1.2 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging would, when baled:Stretch from Kempton Park to Cape Town if the […]
Twinsaver Says No Need To Panic Buy, Mzansi
Twinsaver Says No Need To Panic Buy, Mzansi Toilet paper shortages have been one of the big features of the global Coronavirus pandemic. But Twinsaver says there should be enough stock for everyone in South Africa if we all shop responsibly and buy just what we need. Panic buying has been a standout feature of […]