MetPac-SA Strengthens Collaboration with SALGA Eastern Cape to Advance Sustainable and Inclusive Local Governance
East London, Eastern Cape – October 2025 MetPacSA, South Africa’s leading Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for post-consumer metal packaging, strengthened its partnership with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Eastern Cape during a series of high-level engagements held in October 2025. The collaboration underscores MetPacSA’s growing role in driving environmental stewardship, circular economy implementation, […]
MetPac-SA and Ferrous Metals Processors Promote Circular Economy
On 8 October 2025, MetPac-SA proudly hosted a “Metal Packaging Recovery and Recycling Process Appreciation Day” at Ferrous Metals Processors (FMP) facility in Gauteng. This key strategic event brought together representatives from MetPac-SA member companies and strategic partners, including Department of Forestry, Fishery and Environment (DFFE). The primary objectives of the visit was the site […]
MetPac-SA Partners with Environmental Education Campaign
Gqeberha, South Africa – 06 October 2025 The Metal Packaging Association of South (MetPac-SA) partnered with Hatsu Tocho Pty Ltd in educating Foundation Phase learners about the importance of recycling metal, paper, plastic and glass. The program through which this is done is the Firstgrader Environmental Education Campaign. In 2024 the campaign reached over 2 000 […]
MetPac-SA Stellenbosch Municipality Waste Picker Support Partnership
Stellenbosch Municipality’s Waste Management Department, in collaboration with MetPac-SA, hosted a training and PPE handover yesterday at the Stellenbosch Material Recovery Facility for Kayamandi waste pickers. This initiative invests in the important role that waste pickers play in recycling and recovering useful waste items, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. The event was […]
Phoenix For The Planet Community Clean Up
Venue: ACT 105 Rainham Road, Phoenix Date: 27 September 2025 MetPac-SA, in association with Phoenix for the Planet, held a community clean-up. The main purpose of the clean-up was to raise awareness about the importance of proper waste management and recycling practices while promoting environmental sustainability and community engagement. The clean-up was attended by MetPac-SA, […]
IPSA Institute Beach Clean Up in Association with MetPac-SA
Venue: Ansteys Beach Date: 20 September 2025 The IPSA Institute of KZN held its beach clean-up at Ansteys Beach on September 20, 2025. The clean-up was held in commemoration of World Recycling Week. Under the leadership of IPSA KZN Chairman Mr. Sumiran Singh, the event was attended by employees from MetPac-SA, IPSA, DUT, Packaging World, […]
IPSA Institute Clean-Up at Delta Park in Association with MetPac-SA
Venue: Delta Park Date: 17 September 2025 MetPac-SA proudly joined forces with the IPSA Institute for a vibrant community clean-up initiative at Delta Park. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining a clean, healthy environment. Energetic and committed youth from MetPac-SA took part in the clean-up, enthusiastically clearing litter at Delta […]
eThekwini Municipality Public Art Exhibition
Venue: Umkumbaan Hall Date: 16 September 2025 eThekwini Municipality, in collaboration with MetPac-SA, held a public art exhibition to showcase artworks made from recyclable materials. This event was held in commemoration of World Recycling Week. The recyclable materials included metal, PET, paper, glass, and organic waste. The event highlighted the importance of waste minimisation and […]
EPR Digitisation and Unlocking ESG Value for Members
MetPac-SA is pleased to announce that we have successfully completed a pilot project to digitise Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) declarations. Following positive results with some pilot members, we have approved a full rollout to all 85 members ahead of the Q3 submission deadline (15 October 2025). Mrs. Annamarie Botha, who is leading the member declaration […]
Waste picker integration in South Africa takes significant step forward
Johannesburg, 19 August 2025 The Paper and Packaging PRO Alliance is pleased to announce the relaunch of the upgraded South African Waste Pickers Registration System (SAWPRS). SAWPRS is the national Government-initiated waste picker registration database that is integral to ensuring that waste pickers and their informal collection systems are fully integrated into the country’s formal […]