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I am absolutely delighted with the recycling service on Thursdays! I'm not sure who to thank, but it's made such a difference - firstly, our normal waste is reduced so that it doesn't matter that much if the city council doesn't turn up, and secondly, it's wonderful not to have to look for recycling depots for all the waste. Nellien Brewer
News & Press releases
Published on 11 April 2012
The German magazine EU-recycling published a 3 page article about recycling in South Africa, and the difficulties we're facing here.You can read the full article here.
Published on 24 February 2012
The University of Stellenbosch has been doing their part to save the environment for the past two years. An article by Ilse Arendse.
Published on 09 February 2012
Listen to Bertie Lourens' interview on Talk Radio 702 about recycling in South Africa.
Published on 05 July 2011
Two Western Cape winners of the regional SA Productivity Awards, WastePlan (Pty) Ltd and Fair Cape Dairies (Pty) Ltd have done us proud by also winning the national awards in their respective categories of emerging and corporate sectors. They received their awards, together with the national winner in the public sector, Rahima Moosa Hospital, at a prestigious award ceremony in Midrand on Friday evening, 29 October.
Published on 05 July 2011
Published on 05 July 2011
The Spier Public Arts Festival returns to Cape Town for the fourth time from the 21st to 26th February 2011 to shake up and energise the Mother City.The theme for the 2011 Festival is Treasure, which encapsulates the vibrant and cosmopolitan diversity of Cape Town. The Festival invites everyone to appreciate, take ownership of and celebrate the cultural riches that are often overlooked, neglected or discarded.This year, Infecting the City has collaborated with Waste Plan, a waste-management...
Published on 05 July 2011
We complained and objected when the planned levy on plastic bags was imposed on shoppers. Where has this money been going for the past 6 years?Albie Modise – Spokesperson, Department of Environmental AffairsBertie Lourens – Managing Director, WastePlanShirleigh Strydom – CEO, Buyisa E BagDavid Hughes – Former Buyisa E Bag Board member
Published on 05 July 2011
The Consumer Protection Act aims to promote consumer activism, by making provision for the accreditation of consumer groups tasked with lodging complaints on behalf of consumers, as well as making available support for activities, such as consumer advice, education, publications, research and alternative dispute resolution through mediation or conciliation.As such, the Act gives rise to the establishment of the National Consumer Commission, a body assigned to investigate consumer complaints, as...
Published on 04 July 2011
WastePlan was a finalist for the National Business Awards in the Fast Growth category. The annual African Access National Business Awardss are the premier business awards in South Africa. The awards aim to recognise and honour the top performers of the year in both business and industry, for individuals, companies and government.
Published on 01 July 2011
A spokesperson for the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour speaks about WastePlan's recycling efforts during an interview on Supersport 5. The waste management at the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour is handled by WastePlan, and the tour achieved a 94% recycling rate this year!