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 […]
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 […]
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, […]