Sea the Change: Highlights from the International Coastal Cleanup
On Saturday, 19 September 2026, environmental champions, academic specialists, government leaders, and around 1,000 enthusiastic school learners from 34 schools gathered at the Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve in Durban, South Africa. Under the inspiring theme “Sea the Change,” participants united for the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) 2026 to take direct action against marine pollution and […]
Lessons from the DFFE Circular Economy Summit 2026
At the DFFE Circular Economy Summit 2026 at the University of Limpopo, MetPac-SA called for urgent action to shift South Africa away from the traditional “take, make, and dispose” model and toward a sustainable circular economy. Dr. Ravi Nadar, Sustainability Manager at MetPac-SA, stressed that discarded packaging should be viewed as a valuable resource rather […]
ISOW Bushbuckridge Unlocking Opportunity: The Launch of the ISOW Project in Tulamahashe
From Can to Circularity: New Life Cycle Assessment of Aluminium Beverage Can Recycling in South Africa
MetPac-SA has completed its first Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of aluminium beverage cans in South Africa, providing valuable insights into the environmental, circularity and socio-economic benefits of recovering and recycling used beverage cans (UBCs). Commissioned to support South Africa’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, the study provides an evidence-based understanding of the environmental impacts associated […]
MetPac-SA and Stellenbosch Municipality Host National Clean-up Campaign
Making a difference through recycling! In celebration of National Recycling Week, Stellenbosch Municipality’s Waste Management team partnered with MetPac-SA to tackle illegal dumping hotspots and promote separation at source across Franschhoek, Lanquedoc, and Klapmuts! Highlights from the 3-day initiative: Franschhoek (Langrug): Led by Ward 1 Cllr Reginald Pheiffer, EPWP teams and local volunteers cleaned up […]
MetPac-SA Women’s Day Event
The report covers the MetPac-SA Women’s Day Event, held on 7 August 2026 at the Ukhozi Conference Centre in Durban, South Africa. The event brought together stakeholders across the waste management sector—including industry leaders, waste pickers, buy-back center owners, municipal officials, and educators—to commemorate the contribution of women in recycling and environmental sustainability.Key Event Highlights […]
Enhancing Recycling and Producer Responsibility Partnerships in Umzumbe Local Municipality
Event Overview & Purpose On 20 August 2026, the Environmental and Waste Management Unit within the Department of Social and Community Service hosted a Producer Responsibility Organisations (PRO) Workshop at Ward 02, St Faiths Hall in Umzumbe Local Municipality. The workshop brought together representatives from government departments, local municipalities, PROs, environmental groups, and recycling stakeholders […]
Mandela Day Commemoration & Recycling Launch Iningizimu Special Needs School
1. Event Overview & Purpose On 31 July 2026, Iningizimu Special Needs School hosted a Nelson Mandela Day Commemoration and Recycling Launch in association with MetPac-SA. The event brought together learners, educators, government departments, and environmental organisations to promote sustainable waste management, recycling, separation at source, and school beautification. The primary objective was to engage learners […]
11th Green Youth Indaba 2026
The Green Youth Indaba provides a dynamic platform for young people to exchange ideas, collaborate on innovative environmental solutions and showcase their talents through initiatives such as the Green Youth Innovators Pitch Competition, which promotes youth-led entrepreneurship in South Africa’s green economy. Through panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities focused on the circular economy, plastic […]
MetPac-SA and Petco Invest in New Recycling Hub in Gauteng
As Gauteng’s municipal landfill capacity continues to decline, a new partnership between Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) and the private waste sector is demonstrating how collaborative investment can help divert valuable recyclables from landfill while creating jobs and strengthening South Africa’s circular economy. The newly launched Tonkmeter Material Recovery Facility (MRF), located on a private landfill site […]