World Food Safety Day

Foodborne diseases remain a major global burden, causing at least 200 illnesses that affect health, livelihoods, education and economies. Yet, they are largely preventable. The theme of World Food Safety Day […]

World Oceans Day

Research has shown that 80% of litter found in oceans, originates inland.  Due to human behaviour of littering and  lack of waste management, waste finds its way into rivers which […]

Clean-up and Recycle Week

2026 is the 30th year that Plastics SA will be coordinating South Africa’s participation in the International Coastal Clean-up – the world’s biggest volunteer effort for ocean health. For more […]

International Coastal Cleanup Day

Clean-ups have allowed for greater awareness and monitoring of the marine litter problem.  Thanks to the ongoing commitment of organisations such as Ocean Conservancy, The United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), […]