The environment minister said the failure to achieve a global plastics treaty could have been avoided
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George said South Africa will continue working to end plastic pollution in the country and develop fair, practical regulations
Only 9% of plastics is recycled once and less than 1% is recycled twice
The ‘invisible ocean killers’ accumulate in food chains and threaten public health, says the environment department
A new study links plastic pollution to disease, deaths and $1.5 trillion in annual health costs
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