MetPac-SA Drives Measurable Recycling Impact Through Plant the Seed Education Partnership
Durban, 18 March 2026. MetPac-SA is proud to announce the measurable success of its partnership with Plant the Seed Education in delivering a national zero-waste awareness and infrastructure project that is already demonstrating tangible environmental results. As lead sponsor and strategic partner, MetPac-SA enabled the development and rollout of a 12-part Zero Waste educational video series […]
MetPac-SA Deepens National Support for Waste Pickers
Driving inclusion, dignity and job creation Durban, 10 March 2026. South Africa’s waste pickers are the backbone of the country’s recycling value chain and MetPac-SA continues to ensure they are recognised, protected and empowered as essential environmental service providers. As part of its mandate as a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for the metals packaging industry, MetPac-SA has […]
MetPac-SA Drop an Original Song to Promote Recyling Awareness in SA
In a bold and innovative move to educate the South African public about the environmental benefits of metal recycling, MetPac-SA has released a vibrant new Zulu song titled “Qoqa Amakani” performed by rising local artist Maronza Robzen. Stream on Spotify Stream on Youtube Stream on Apple Music Qoqa Amakani by MetPac-SA is available on all […]
MetPac-SA Waste Management Soccer Tournament In Partnership with Save A Life Save Nature
Save a Life Save Nature NPC, in partnership with MetPac-SA, successfully hosted the second instalment of the Waste Management Soccer Tournament on October 10-12, 2025. The event brought together 48 teams from Umlazi Township, building on the momentum of the inaugural tournament held on December 1-2, 2024. This innovative recycling tournament aimed to raise awareness […]
MetPac-SA and SAWPA Honour Waste Pickers
Waste Picker Personal Protective Equipment Handover Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal — 29 October 2025 MetPac-SA, in partnership with the South African Waste Picker Association (SAWPA), hosted a Waste Picker Recognition Event to honour the invaluable role waste pickers play in South Africa’s recycling value chain. The event, held from 09h00 to 15h00 in Verulam, celebrated, dignified, and […]
MetPac-SA CEO Dr. Kishan Singh Presents Groundbreaking Paper on Post-Consumer Metal Packaging
Dr. Kishan Singh, CEO of MetPac-SA, delivered an insightful academic paper titled “Remodelling Post-Consumer Metal Packaging in South Africa” in support of Durban University of Technology (DUT) at the 11th International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics (ICBMD) on 29 October 2025. The Conference, themed “Driving Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusivity for Green Economic Growth”, convened global business […]
SDG-Challenge South Africa Grand Finale
In collaboration with Hulamin, MetPac-SA participated in the 2025 Soapbox Grand Finale Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Challenge 2025 at the Valterra Platinum, Johannesburg on 30 October 2025. The aim of the initiative was to advance and promote sustainable practices within South Africa’s business sector, as the 2030 deadline for the UN SDGs. The objective of […]
Waste Management Workshop Hosted by SDCEA
The South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) hosted a pivotal Waste Management Workshop on 29 May 2025 at the Diakonia Centre in Durban Central. The workshop brought together about 80 stakeholders from various sectors in the KZN recycling space to share knowledge, promote sustainable waste practices, and strengthen community participation in environmental stewardship. Waste Pickers […]
MetPac-SA Explores Australia’s Return and Earn Model with TOMRA Cleanaway
In May 2025, Kishan Singh, CEO of MetPac-SA, and Sally-Anne Käsner, founder of Circular Vision, recently visited TOMRA Cleanaway’s Eastern Creek Sorting Facility in New South Wales (NSW) Australia. This visit offered a first-hand look at the operations of Australia’s NSW’s Return and Earn program — a leading example of a successful container deposit scheme […]
MetPac-SA Visits Cleanaway’s State-of-the-Art Western Sydney MRF
In May 2025, Kishan Singh, CEO of MetPacSA, and Sally-Anne Käsner, Founder of Circular Vision, recently visited the Cleanaway Western Sydney Material Recovery Facility (MRF) — one of Australia’s most advanced recycling centres, located in New South Wales. This visit formed part of MetPacSA’s broader learning journey to explore international best practices in resource recovery […]