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 […]
MetPac-SA PPE Handover and Training Event
MetPac-SA hosted a successful PPE handover and training event at the Save A Life Buy Back Centre in Umlazi, reaffirming its commitment to supporting waste pickers and advancing environmental sustainability in South Africa. As part of this initiative, MetPac-SA provided essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to 150 waste pickers operating under the Save A Life […]
MetPac-SA Signs Memorandum of Understanding with SAWPA
MetPac-SA has formalised a strategic partnership with the SAWPA through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement outlines a collaborative framework aimed at enhancing waste management practices, supporting waste pickers, and advancing recycling and environmental sustainability initiatives. The MOU is aligned with the requirements set out in Section 18 of the National […]
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 […]
Back to School Campaign and Waste Mascot Launch
1. Executive Summary On 19 February 2026, eThekwini Municipality successfully hosted the Back to School Campaign and Waste Mascot Launch in partnership with Fibre Circle and key environmental and industry stakeholders. The event marked the official unveiling of “Nono,” the City’s Waste Management Mascot, developed through a School Mascot Design Competition aimed at promoting environmental […]