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“A can of worms”: Aerosol waste within the context of EPR, some insight from South Africa

Author: Muswema, Aubrey P ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Oct 2022 According to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, the paper and packaging sector needs to prepare EPR schemes for management of their end-of-life products. The aerosol sector recognises that aerosols present somewhat different ... Read more
Lessons learned from separation at source implementation in Newcastle

Author: Polasi, Tumisang ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Oct 2022 A waste separation at source (S@S) pilot study was conducted in two areas in the Newcastle Local Municipality. The aim was to draw on the lessons learned from implementing waste S@S in a municipalitiy to inform and provide guidance on ... Read more
Multi-criteria analysis for sustainable decision making: Opportunities for waste and recycling SMMEs (including cooperatives) in KwaZulu-Natal

Author: Muswema, Aubrey P ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Nahman, Anton ; Forsyth, Gregory ; Stafford, William HL ; Mapako, M ; Buthelezi, N ; Matinise, Sihle N ; Polasi, Letlotlo T ; Schoeman, C ; Manavhela, V Date: 2022 This paper reports on a study for the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to identify and maximize opportunities in the ... Read more
Recommendations for advancing the circular plastics economy in South Africa

Author: Nahman, Anton ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Palfreman, J Date: Oct 2022 Leakage of plastics to the environment is an issue of global concern. A transition to a circular plastics economy is increasingly recognised as an important strategy for addressing plastic leakage and pollution, while potentially giving rise ... Read more
What material flow analysis and life cycle assessment reveal about plastic polymer production and recycling in South Africa

Author: Goga, T ; Harding, Kevin ; Russo, Valentina ; Von Blottnitz, H Date: Aug 2022 Global production and consumption of plastics have increased significantly in recent years. The environmental impacts associated with this trend have received growing attention internationally with single-use plastic packaging responsible for ... Read more

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