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Catching on: Biogas production is starting to find traction in South Africa with companies such as Elgin Fruit Juices and PepsiCo’s Simba chips plant as well as small-scale farmers and schools. Photo: Supplied

Climate crisis: Look to circular economies

Producing cement, plastic, steel, aluminium and food causes greenhouse gases, but a circular economy can reduce emissions

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
Days before the next round of #PlasticsTreaty negotiations start in Kenya, Greenpeace Africa and other activists fill the streets of Nairobi to demand world leaders deliver a strong treaty for people, community and climate. (Greenpeace Africa)

Marshalling for a plastic-free future

As world leaders meet at the fourth round of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastics, urgent, bold steps must be taken

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
Last year, the CSIR received the UN’s highest environmental honour when it was named one of five Champions of the Earth for 2023 for its efforts to develop and apply solutions to plastic pollution. Photo by Delwyn Verasamy

Award-winning local innovation fights plastic pollution

At state-of-the-art labs in Pretoria, a team of scientists is developing compostable products to replace single-use ones that are not recycled This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Sheree Bega
1 min read