World Water Day 2025 – Why Glaciers Matter
This year’s theme for World Water Day is “Glacier Preservation.” Learn why glaciers are important, what’s making them disappear, and how we can protect them.
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Challenges of EPR Compliance and How to Overcome Them
Examine four of the most common concerns producers have when implementing EPR in South Africa, plus practical solutions to try.
Summary of INC-5: No Agreement Reached on Plastics Treaty
Learn what happened at the INC-5 meeting in Busan, South Korea and why the world can’t come to a consensus on plastic pollution.
Why Should Small and Medium Businesses Comply With EPR?
Learn how to use EPR to your advantage as a small or medium enterprise. Consider its cost-saving benefits, publicity potential, and ability to drive innovation.
eWASA and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Waste Management
eWASA announces a partnership with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) to boost electronic waste management in the region.
Why Switch to Eco-Friendly Packaging? Business Benefits
Learn how to implement more eco-friendly packaging with value-chain partnerships, consumer education, and more. Understand the barriers and benefits.
Promising Polystyrene Recycling Data for 2023
eWASA achieved a 31% recycling rate for polystyrene in 2023–exceeding government targets. Learn how we did it, and what it means for recycling in SA.
5 Types of Batteries and How to Recycle Them
Types of batteries include alkaline, zinc-carbon, lithium, silver-oxide, etc. Learn what batteries are made of and how battery recycling works.
Types of Packaging and How to Recycle Them
Learn the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging, what the most common packaging materials are, and how to recycle them in SA.
7 Different Plastic Types With Examples, Recycling Solutions
Learn what the seven plastic codes mean and how to tell the difference with examples, plus which types are recyclable in South Africa.