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When science is accessible: A lifecycle-based evaluation of the South African plastic sector

The CSIR’s Taahira Goga and Dr Valentina Russo received the South African Journal of Science ’s (SAJS) Outstanding Article Award for their paper on a lifecycle-based evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions from the plastics industry in South Africa . The paper was co-authored by Prof. H. von Blott...
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CSIR Offering: Evidence-Based Solutions To Plastic Pollution In Africa
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Advancing Circular Economy in South Africa: Barriers, opportunities and recommendations for advancing circularity in plastic packaging and single-use plastic products

The World Bank Group appointed CSIR to conduct a study to map and assess existing activities around the circular economy of plastics in South Africa and to support the South African Government in developing a roadmap to advance the circularity of plastics. Through extensive stakeholder engagement...
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Supporting the transition from conventional plastics to more environmentally sustainable alternatives

This project, funded by the Government of Japan and implemented through the United National Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), was undertaken through a partnership between the CSIR and the University of the Witwatersrand to support South Africa’s transition from conventional plastics to...
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Informing decisions on single-use plastic carrier bags in South Africa: Evidence from a life cycle sustainability assessment

In this study, we conduct a Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of alternative options for grocery carrier bags in South Africa. The study compared standard single-use plastic carrier bags with several alternatives, including reusable bags and bags made from different materials, regarding their ...
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Economics And Waste

Reducing plastic pollution: A comprehensive, evidence-based strategy for South Africa based on the application of the pathways tool

The impact of plastic pollution on the environment is a growing concern. Without intervention, plastic pollution generated annually in South Africa is set to almost double by 2040 as compared to 2020 levels. A combination of strategies is needed to effect a system change that can effectively redu...
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Economics And Waste

Towards understanding the impact of marine plastic Debris on ecosystem services and the economy in South Africa

The leakage of plastic waste into the environment is a growing global concern. Without intervention, the flowlows of plastic waste in the ocean will continue to increase. Marine plastic debris can have adverse effects on the delivery of ecosystem services and cause direct damage to industries suc...
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Transformation of the South African Tourism Value Chain: Towards sustainable, resource efficient and inclusive growth post COVID-19

Rural tourism value creation is systemic, with socio-economic and environmental implications. In collaboration with the Department of Tourism, the CSIR conducted a study to understand the systemic relationships among all service providers in the rural tourism value chain to identify interventions...
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Guidelines and product category rules (PCRs) to enable and expedite the application of Life Cyle Assessment under the EPR Regulations in South Africa

This project aims to develop a guideline providing clear guidance to South African producers on conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in an effective, practical and consistent way to meet the requirements of both the EU market and the South African Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regula...
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