Announcing New EPR Fees for 2025
MetPac-SA, wishes to inform our valued members of the approved Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Fee adjustments that will come into effect with the 2025 invoicing cycle. MetPac-SA is pleased to announce an update to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Fees for metal Since the inception of the EPR Scheme, MetPac-SA has operated on a conservative […]
MetPac-SA Celebrates Trash4Treats Awards Ceremony at Palmview Primary
Durban, 3 March 2025. The success of the Metpac-SA Trash4Treats inter-school recycling competition was celebrated in style at a special awards ceremony held recently at Palmview Primary in KwaZulu-Natal. Hosted and sponsored by MetPac-SA in partnership with [dot]GOOD, the event recognised the remarkable efforts of learners, educators, and waste collectors in promoting sustainability through metal […]
From Survival to Sustainability: My Journey in Recycling
A Humble Beginning in Recycling Buyisiwe Gumede At the age of 17, circumstances compelled me to start recycling. I would collect discarded boxes from the nearest supermarket and sell them to a truck that came every Thursday. At the time, I felt embarrassed and ashamed, unaware that my small efforts were contributing to a cleaner […]
Investigating Consumer Practices and Challenges related to Metal Packaging Recycling in South Africa
Background of the Study South Africa generates significant amounts of metal packaging waste, which, if not properly managed, contributes to environmental pollution. MetPac-SA, as a dedicated organisation for promoting responsible waste management, recognises the urgent need to strengthen recycling initiatives and integrate communities into a more sustainable circular economy. The effectiveness of such initiatives depends […]
MetPac-SA announces winners of Inaugural Research Awards
MetPac-SA, the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) representing the South African metal packaging industry, is proud to announce the winners of its first-ever research awards. The competition formed part of MetPac-SA’s commitment to environmental sustainability and skills development, aiming to encourage young researchers to explore solutions to pressing issues within the metal packaging recycling sector. The Gold […]
MetPac-SA And Phoenix for the Planet Join Forces to Boost Community Recycling Efforts
MetPac-SA – the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for South Africa’s metal packaging industry – has extended its partnership with Phoenix for the Planet, a community-driven recycling initiative founded in 2021. This collaboration builds on the success of the Trash4Treats project, an initiative spearheaded by [dot]Good, South Africa’s leading cause-marketing agency, that encourages impoverished schools to […]
Rolling up our sleeves during Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week
MetPac-SA proudly sponsored the Cleanup and Recycle SA 2024 campaign, which ran from 16 to 21 September 2024. This year’s initiative saw the distribution of 800,000 bright yellow, branded clean-up bags across the country by Plastics SA, which greatly assisted the coordinators and volunteers in removing visible litter from the environment. MetPac-SA’s proudly logo appeared […]
MetPac-SA attends ISWA 2024 conference and EPR event in Cape Town
The International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) 2024 conference, hosted in Cape Town from September 16 to 18, marked a significant milestone in global waste management dialogue as it was held for the first time on African soil. This prestigious event attracted thought leaders, industry experts, and professionals from around the world, focusing on sustainable waste practices […]
Trash4Treats programme rolls out to Gauteng and KZN
MetPac-SA, the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) leading the charge for South Africa’s metal packaging recycling sector, along with [dot]GOOD, the country’s top cause-marketing agency, is thrilled to announce the expansion of the Trash4Treats competition. This year, the initiative will involve 25 schools in Gauteng in collaboration with Mr Bin, as well as 10 schools in KwaZulu-Natal […]
Metpac-SA Promotes Recycling and Circular Economy Through “Plant The Seed” Video Series
MetPac-SA, a leading advocate for sustainable metal packaging solutions, is thrilled to announce its pivotal role as the lead sponsor of the innovative new series of videos about recycling andthe importance of creating a circular economy that was developed by “Plant the Seed” – an organisation and social enterprise that assists businesses, schools and communities […]
