Section 18 of the new Waste Management Act came into effect on 5 May 2021. These regulations relate to extended producer responsibility (EPR) in terms
We abide by the strict standards of our BRCGS* accreditation as recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). There is currently no post-consumer recycled polystyrene that
The future of polystyrene is strong As a responsible converter of polystyrene packaging, we aim to reduce leakage of this substrate into the environment. Together
As a responsible converter and a strong contender in the market for the manufacture of polystyrene packaging, we aim to promote user confidence whist contributing
Mpact Versapak, situated in Paarl, Western Cape and in Roodekop, Gauteng, is a leading manufacturer of plastic packaging and cling film, in Southern Africa. We
Acknowledging perceptions is key. The visible nature of plastic pollution has put packaging on the forefront of the environmentalists’ to-do list. We agree that recycling needs
What is polystyrene, actually? Polystyrene, abbreviated PS, is a polymer made from the aromatic monomer styrene which is a by-product of petroleum and a natural
There are alternatives for all material grades but true sustainable packaging is not simply changing a packaging medium, it is considering the entire value chain, cradle-to-cradle as
No, binning polystyrene is not the end. In fact, recycling it instead is the start of a range of other valuable products, used by yourself in
Embezzling truths about sustainability may take care of the present but it will not take care of our joint future By raising awareness, we can
Let us unpack the industry terms for good With the recent implementation of the amended Regulations pertaining to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), under the National
Your assurance of safe, responsible and sustainable PVC products The Southern African Vinyls Association’s (SAVA) newly launched Vinyl-dot (vinyl.) offers consumers and end-users the assurance that PVC
