Major global vehicle manufacturer recycles over 1-billion plastic bottles
Plastics are such important materials for daily life. We can find them anywhere we look; they have multiple uses in all aspects of society, from the home and work to […]
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How to use recycled plastics in your home
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminRecycled plastics have endless functions in modern life; they can be used in almost any application imaginable. One of the major end markets for recycled plastic is the furniture and […]
Are bioplastics the next big thing for packaging?
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminBioplastics, not to be confused with biodegradable plastics, are a relatively new field within the South African plastics industry. There are many types of bioplastic that can fulfill different applications […]
Join the Million Plus recycling initiative
/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminPolyco, a South African not-for-profit organisation that aims to reduce the amount of polyolefin waste in landfills, has launched a new recycling initiative called Million Plus. This recycling revolution encourages […]
PETCO releases guide to recyclable packaging design
/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminThe South African PET Recycling Company (PETCO) has released a guide to recyclable packaging design that will allow plastics manufacturers to produce more recyclable products. These plastic consumables should be […]
Bioplastics are not the same as biodegradable plastics
/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminWhen it comes to plastic alternatives, there are two materials that consumers are likely to encounter; bioplastics and biodegradable plastics. These are separate products that are often confused. People think […]
How PS packaging is recycled in South Africa
/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminPolystyrene (PS) is a highly popular packaging polymer, not just in South Africa but around the world, too. It is used to manufacture a variety of products, from fruit punnets […]
PS plastic successes in South Africa
/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminPolystyrene (PS) is the sixth most widely recycled polymer in South Africa. This plastic is lightweight and durable – most commonly used in the food and restaurant industry. In fact, […]
How PP packaging is recycled in South Africa
/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminPolypropylene (PP) is one of the most widely-recycled packaging polymers in South Africa. It is used to manufacture dairy containers, plastic furniture, homeware and a variety of other semi-flexible products. […]
PP plastic packaging successes
/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminPolypropylene (PP) is the fourth most-widely recycled polymer in South Africa. This plastic is durable, versatile and readily available around the world – in fact, just under 62 000 tonnes […]