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Recycling articles & guides

Practical, in-depth guides on recycling and buyback in Cape Town — from sorting your bin to the City's waste strategy.

25 June 20263 min read

South Africa has a national plan for tackling waste. Here's what the National Waste Management Strategy says, without the jargon.

21 June 20263 min read

Recycling isn't just about litter — it's a genuine climate action. Here's how recovering materials cuts greenhouse gas emissions.

17 June 20263 min read

Landfills are a major source of methane, one of the most potent greenhouse gases. Here's the climate cost of burying our waste.

13 June 20263 min read

Recycling connects to global goals for a better world. Here's how managing waste well advances the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

9 June 20263 min read

South Africa is shifting from a throwaway economy to a circular one. Here's the vision, the progress and the road ahead.