African countries, including South Africa, have limited waste infrastructure and uneven water treatment systems, which exacerbates the problem of antibiotic resistance
Stellenbosch University has developed a process involving enzymes that can break down bioplastics
Action plans can help African countries turn plastic waste into a source of economic growth to benefit our people, environment and oceans
Environmental groups warn of industry obstruction in global plastic treaty negotiations
A robust treaty addressing the lifecycle of plastics is crucial to averting disaster
South Africa is a primary plastic producing country with significant imports of primary plastic for local manufacturing
More than 13 000 plastic items were documented in the 12-day expedition from Pringle Bay to Struisbaai
Plastic is a useful product but it causes immense environmental problems
New research uncovers surprising stability in plastic ingestion among seabirds on Inaccessible Island
Most foreign drink bottles are dumped from ships, but loose lids drift from South East Asia