Takealot and other Naspers subsidiaries have joined the South African Plastics Pact
The SA Plastics Pact was launched in 2020 and currently has 44 members representing key organisations across the plastics value chain, including Unilever, Woolworths, Clicks, Food Lovers Market, Spar and Pick n Pay, among others.
The group also recycles 98% of its onsite waste,and ensures that all of its paper packaging suppliers are FSC certified and promotes recycling instructions on all of its packaging. “These companies are developing innovative solutions and becoming a source of inspiration for market peers and business partners alike. While there is still much work to be done, the progress made so far is a positive sign that South Africa is moving towards a more environmentally responsible future.”
It found that a rise in South Africa’s population and urbanisation has resulted in a surge in per capita waste generation, with consequent stress on current landfills and significant waste leakage into the environment. “The South African market is still highly dominated by virgin plastics – in 2020, South Africa consumed approximately 1.74 million tonnes of plastic polymers, showing an opportunity to increase recycling,” it said.
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