Tag: Africa

On 24 June 2024, the African Polystyrene Industry Alliance (APIA) announced a coordinated set of initiatives to recover expanded polystyrene (EPS) used in South Africa’s agricultural and nursery sectors. The program targets seedling trays and agri-foam, two applications where EPS remains widespread due to its insulating and moisture-resistant properties. The goal: build a working recovery

On 24 April 2024, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) formally recognised Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) transport packaging — such as fish boxes and protective packaging — as a format that is “recyclable at scale.” This distinction appears in UNEP’s updated plastic pollution science report, prepared ahead of the INC‑4 global plastics treaty negotiations. (climate.co.ke) UNEP

In March 2024, the Electronic Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA) confirmed that a 31% post-consumer recycling rate for polystyrene had been achieved for the 2022/2023 reporting year. This milestone formally qualifies polystyrene — including expanded polystyrene (EPS) — for recyclable status under South Africa’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulation. The result was verified and