Tag: South 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

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