Did you know that approximately 52 100 informal income opportunities were sustained through plastic recycling in 2020? *
> 330 700 tonnes of plastic
is recycled annually
in South Africa *
There are
826 landfill sites
in South Africa *
95 million tonnes
of waste is sent to landfills
in South Africa *
Interesting fact: 99% of people think that the movement around responsible plastic is a good idea and of the people who recycle, 80% recycle plastic. *
* Information source: Plastic SA
Growth
of PET bottle recycling
>70%
Cans
42%
Glass
30%
Plastic
<40%
General
Together we can create a circular economy.
Plastic waste doesn't belong in the environment
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Safripol Conferences
Safripol's hybrid events brings together thought leaders, captains of industry and EEH’s (everyday environmental heroes) to address the biggest dialogues in the plastics value chain.
Sustainability Conference 2023
Wednesday & Thursday,
15th & 16th of March 2023
Thank you for joining us at Safripol’s 2023 Sustainability Conference, your interest and attendance is appreciated. Speaker content will be available soon.
Pressure Pipe Conference 2023
Wednesday,
15th of February 2023
Thank you for joining us at Safripol’s 2023 Pressure Pipe Conference, your interest and attendance is appreciated. Event content will be available soonest.
Conference Live Streaming
Please note, only registered delegates will have access to the live steaming of Safripol’s 2023 Sustainability Conference.
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