11th Green Youth Indaba 2026
The Green Youth Indaba provides a dynamic platform for young people to exchange ideas, collaborate on innovative environmental solutions and showcase their talents through initiatives such as the Green Youth Innovators Pitch Competition, which promotes youth-led entrepreneurship in South Africa’s green economy. Through panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities focused on the circular economy, plastic […]
Jozini Waste Management and Circular Economy Technical Engagement Programme
1. Executive Summary The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), in partnership with Jozini Local Municipality, successfully convened the Jozini Waste Management and Circular Economy Technical Engagement Programme on 05 June 2026. The programme aimed to explore innovative waste management solutions while advancing circular economy principles as a catalyst for economic […]
Media Report: 2026 Young Researchers’ Pitch Programme
Dr Ravi Nadar Represents MetPac-SA at the 11th Green Youth Indaba MetPac-SA was honoured to participate in the 11th Green Youth Indaba (GYI) 2026 Young Researchers’ Pitch (YRP) Programme, where Dr Ravi Nadar delivered a presentation titled “Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the Future of Green Economy Research” on behalf of MetPac-SA. The presentation formed […]
Report: World Environment Day Event at Chibelihle Combined School
1. Introduction MetPac-SA was invited by the event organiser, Ms Mandisa Duma, to participate in the World Environment Day celebration held at Chibelihle Combined School on 5 June 2026. The event was hosted under the theme “Our Environment, Our Responsibility.” Ms Duma is a former learner of Chibelihle Combined School and has demonstrated a strong […]
eThekwini School Recycling Project
eThekwini School Recycling Project Celebrates Environmental Stewardship and Circular Economy Awareness The eThekwini Municipality’s School Recycling Competition has achieved significant success in promoting environmental sustainability, waste diversion, and recycling awareness among learners across the municipality. Initiated under the “Back to School Keep My School Clean” pillar of the Municipality’s Education and Waste Minimisation Programme, the […]
MetPac-SA & SAWPA Waste Pickers Wellness Day
1. Executive Summary MetPac-SA successfully hosted a Wellness Day Celebration on 21 May 2026 at Yellowwood Park Community Hall. The event was organised to recognise and celebrate waste pickers within the waste management sector while promoting health, wellness, empowerment, and environmental awareness. The programme featured an environmental education session facilitated by eThekwini Municipality, health screenings […]
MetPac-SA Environmental Sustainability Competition
Introduction As MetPac-SA, a registered Metal Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), we are mandated to support and report on industry initiatives that advance environmental sustainability and the transition toward a metal packaging circular economy, in alignment with the requirements set by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE). Theme: Tell Your Story We are […]
Vaal EmpowaYouth Week
On 23 April 2025, MetPac-SA was invited by Unilever to participate in the Vaal EmpowaYouth Week, where it served as one of the panellists alongside key stakeholders including African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO), Fibre Circle, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), and Unilever. The panel discussion focused on youth opportunities within the waste […]
Udumo Primary School Welcomes “Munch on the Move” Initiative in Cleremont
On 23 April 2026, learners at Udumo Primary School in Cleremont, KwaZulu-Natal, were introduced to an exciting environmental education initiative as MetPac-SA, together with the Sustainable Seas Trust (SST), brought the “Munch on the Move” programme to the school. The visit was led by Khosi Mbatha, Project Manager at MetPac-SA, who attended alongside a team […]
Celebrating Earth Day: Small Actions That Make a Big Difference
Caring for the environment is not limited to large-scale policy change; it is also shaped by the everyday choices we make, from the things we buy to how we manage our waste. Each year on 22 April, Earth Day brings this into focus, highlighting the role we all play – individuals, industry, organisations, and government […]