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CSIR study shows reusable shopping bags have lower environmental impact
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminMedia Statement 21 May 2020 For immediate release CSIR study shows reusable shopping bags have lower environmental impact The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the findings of a life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) of grocery carrier bags in South Africa. LCSA is a useful tool that unpacks the […]
Innovative bottle spacers treat asthma
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminInnovative bottle spacers to treat asthma An innovative approach is set to make a huge impact on treating asthma in South Africa, made more critical during the coronavirus pandemic. Asthma treatment is usually given by an inhaler, but to get medication more effectively to the lungs in a crisis, the use of a spacer along […]
SAPPMA urges government to allow pipe manufacturers to operate
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA Admin“Safe drinking water is a prerequisite for protecting public health and all human activity. Properly treated waste water is vital for preventing disease and protecting the environment. The plastic pipe industry is therefore undoubtedly a critical sector that is relied upon by communities around the country for water distribution and sewage disposal, as well as […]
DOW joins Hands with PlasticsSA to ensure Clean Hands
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminSocial distancing and good hygiene are two practices that are at the centre of the fight against COVID-19. Thousands of people living in Cape Town’s poorer communities and townships, however, do not have access to clean, running water in their homes in order to regularly wash their hands. In an effort to reduce the risk […]
Plastics Industry shows its support for waste pickers during Lockdown
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminJohannesburg, April 20, 2020. South Africa has close to 60 000 waste pickers who play a substantial role in the country’s waste management industry. As part of the country’s informal waste sector, they help recover recyclables from household waste streams, as well as waste materials sent to landfill sites. With the country in a national […]