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Accelerating Africa’s Sustainable Future: The Circular Economy Revolution

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The African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) is leading the way in promoting a shift towards a circular economy in Africa, which challenges the traditional ‘take, make, dispose’ approach and focuses on principles of recycle and regenerate. The potential impact of this shift includes job growth, strengthened economies, and environmental benefits. At a recent Ministerial Briefing Dinner in Abidjan, Dr. Dion George, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries & Environment of South Africa, emphasized the urgent need for change towards a circular economy to address environmental challenges and socioeconomic issues facing the continent.

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Reinventing Bellville: The Transformational Initiative of Cape Town

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The better. bellville. together. project is transforming the face of Bellville, a struggling urban neighborhood in Cape Town. Led by the city, the initiative promotes sustainable practices, business investment, and community efforts, generating employment, saving money, and improving the region’s wellbeing. It embodies the principles of a circular economy, promoting waste reuse and recycling, and serves as a blueprint for other communities grappling with similar issues. It has transformed Bellville into a hotbed of prosperity and sustainability, creating jobs, fostering greener spaces, and drawing potential investments.

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Advancing the Circular Economy: Cape Town’s Innovative Waste Recyclers’ Map

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Cape Town has launched an interactive Waste Recyclers’ Map that connects residents and businesses to certified private recycling service providers. The initiative promotes ecoconscious and sustainable waste management practices by simplifying the process of locating recycling facilities for a wide range of recyclable materials. The city’s commitment to advancing a circular economy through the Waste Recyclers’ Map serves as an example for other cities and nations to follow, highlighting the power of innovation, collaboration, and community involvement in promoting sustainable waste management practices.

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A New Era of Extended Producer Responsibility: Draft Amendments Open for Public Consultation

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The South African government has recently released draft amendments to the regulations and notices pertaining to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for public consultation. These amendments are meant to provide technical clarifications for the regulated industry and stakeholders and address electrical and electronic equipment products, the lighting sector, and paper, packaging, and some singleuse products. This article aims to give an overview of the key proposed changes and the consultation process.