A viable world for us to live in today, and one that will sustain our children tomorrow, is a universal responsibility. Government has recognised that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is the preferred vehicle to reduce waste generation and increase diversion from landfill. Tetra Pak is fully aligned with this view as they believe that EPR is central to South Africa’s … [Read more...]
Research study reveals food safety-environment dilemma
A global research study has revealed that food safety and sustainable packaging are major issues for society. More than two-thirds of respondents listed food safety as their top concern, just ahead of environmental sustainability. Concern for the environment remains strikingly powerful, pointing to the dilemma in consumers’ minds as they seek to balance the critical … [Read more...]
Waste is everyone’s business
An overall strategy addressing waste management would need to consider not only the environmental implications of waste management, but the economic and social implications as well. Importantly, the monies collected and energy spent on recycling should be used specifically for the development of product markets. So said Lutske Newton, the lead drafter of the National … [Read more...]
