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Inventor of Africa’s first biodegradable bottle calls for urgent action on microplastic crisis
According to a 2023 UNEP report, the world produces 430 million tonnes of plastic annually, with 280 million tonnes discarded after just one use. Recent studies reveal alarming statistics: over 80% of South African freshwater sources contain microplastic contamination, with concentrations reaching up to 10,000 particles per cubic meter in some urban rivers. Coastal surveys show microplastics in over 90% of sampled beach
SAPRO Board Member to Represent RSA Plastic Recycling Sector at PRS ME&A
SAPRO is very proud to be sending one of our esteemed board members; Hajira Khalid from MAK Plastics in Durban to represent the South African Plastics Recycling Sector on a regional stage in Dubai on the 15th to 17th September.Hajira will be on two panel discussions for: – Policy perspectives: Regulation and collaboration driving sustainable change– Navigating
8954th Worldwide Cleanup gives hope to Orlando East
The World Mission Society Church of God (herein after “Church of God”) conducted a clean-up campaign in Mooki Street, Orlando East.On Sunday the 7th of September, World Mission Society Church of God carried out its 8954th Worldwide Clean-up Campaign in Mooki Street, Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg. A total of just over twenty volunteers picked up
