New study reveals global plans to curb single-use plastic pollution
More than 60 countries have instituted bans on plastic use
Plastic
Why coral reefs are important and why they are dying
More than 11 billion pieces of plastic larger than five centimetres wide are littering coral reefs across the Asia-Pacific region
China’s plastic demand is rising with the ban on foreign rubbish
China plans to ban waste-plastic imports by the end of this year, curbing domestic plastic recycling.
Toxic ocean pollution adds to fish woes
The amount of food available in the oceans will decrease by up to 55% this century, starving animals already struggling to adapt to warming oceans.
Netherlands hits the road with plastic
Dutch city Rotterdam is willing to test a new concept of plastic for road construction, which the developers say has many advantages over asphalt.
Sasol fined R500m for excessive plastic prices
The Competition Tribunal has imposed a R534-million penalty on a Sasol subsidiary for over-charging local customers for plastic products.
Sasol saddled with fine for overpricing
A landmark ruling makes it easier for local plastic goods firms to compete with foreign companies.
Brazil adds to Sasol’s plastics woes
Sasol plastics are cheap in Brazil, but pricey in South Africa – and governments are not happy.
Plastics pricing meltdown
The Competition Commission and Sasol have been slugging it out over alleged price-fixing in the domestic market.
Local plastics maker bags IDC support
Award-winning business creates more than 400 job opportunities for the local community.
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Tiger launches new biodegradable plastic
But not everyone is impressed with this eco-friendly gesture, writes Surika van Schalkwyk.
