The Global Declaration obliges signatories to commit to action in six areas: education, research, public policy, best practices, recycling/recovery, and product stewardship. As of the last progress report (2020), 80 plastics associations in 43 countries launched, planned or completed 395 projects, from beach clean ups to awareness campaigns. Our projects range in size, focus, and scope and involve an ever growing number of partners. All are forging cooperation and furthering progress to prevent, reduce, and improve understanding of marine litter. At the present time this list does not reflect the entire universe of commitments. We are currently working to get each project included here. We will remove this notice when the entries are completed.
More than 80 percent of marine pollution and litter on the South African beaches come from land-based sources. There is a need to identify pathways of pollution, from land to sea, using a Source-to-Sea approach,…
Discarded fishing material (nets, mono filament line, and Cray fish trap anchor ropes) is responsible for damage to marine life. What makes it especially dangerous is that it cuts into the skin and flesh of…
In recent years and with frequency, researchers have reported that seabirds, turtles and fish are ingesting a wide variety of plastic items, including pellets that could affect their ability to breath, swallow or digest foods…
Plastics raw material are becoming scarcer as the population increases. Humankind has to deal responsibly with its resources. Recycling, the reuse of raw materials is becoming an essential activity in South Africa. Plastics SA annually…
More than 80 percent of marine pollution and litter comes from land based sources. There is a need to identify pathways of pollution, from land to sea, using a Source-to-Sea approach, and take necessary action….
Plastics are an important resource that must be recycled and not end up as environmental litter. In order to manage and optimize the flows of material specifically for this purpose, the volumes of material flows…
Recognizing that sustainable plastic waste management has remained a major challenge across the entire West Africa Sub-region, the Federation of Plastic Manufacturers Recyclers and Users, Ghana (FePMRUG) will convene its inaugural TalkPlast 2019: West Africa…
The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association (GPMA) organized its maiden National Plastic Waste Management Forum in 2017 to gather views from various sectors as part of an integrated approach to developing an effective blueprint to be…
The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association (GPMA) organized a major Beach Clean Up activity in the densely populated coastal dwelling, Chorkor, in the capital, Accra. Ocean pollution solutions take many hands working together. GPMA is pleased…
The World Plastics Council (WPC) joins the Trash Free Seas Alliance and the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) in hosting “Green Room Event 8 : Stemming the Tide: Comprehensive Strategies to Prevent Marine Litter will…
Plastics|SA has initiated a project which focuses on littering problems and solutions via recreational activities on inland dams and rivers (which eventually lead to the sea). A young learner in the Kwazulu Natal area has…
Plastics|SA’s Cleanup and recycle “Berg2beach” campaign aims to encourage hikers, mountaineers, fishermen, canoeists, kayakers and divers to ensure that our country is clean and green by showing a commitment and support of the plastics industries…
June 2014 marks the one year anniversary of Plastics SA’s first African Marine Debris Summit that took place at the SA National Biodiversity Institute at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town, last year. The Summit, which…
In collaboration with stakeholders (SPCA, SANCCOB, SANPARKS, SAMREC, Birdlife South Africa and the aquariums) we analyse the impact of entanglement on marine animals such as large mammals and seabirds. This project has now been expanded…
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Plastics|SA established a Technical and Scientific Advisory Panel on Marine Debris in South Africa on 16 February 2012. The aim of the panel is to create awareness and undertake research. The panel consists of the…
This year marked the 8th occasion that Plastics|SA was involved in cleaning the waste generated by runners and supporters at the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon in an effort to bring attention to littering solutions….
This Project not only raises awareness on marine debris and its effects on marine wildlife, but provides containers along the South African coast which collect discarded fishing lines. PVC Pipe Fishing Line Bins Sea birds…
Thousands of volunteers, numerous volunteer organizations and umpteen kilograms of garbage removed from beaches around South Africa signaled another successful annual International Coastal Cleanup Day, coordinated by Plastics|SA, Ocean Conservancy, KZN Wildlife and other strategic…
Plastics|SA has obtained the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) licence from SPI and will use OCS materials to develop education and training materials for the South African plastics industry. Activities began in April 2013.
Plastics|SA helped to make this year’s Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum Cycle Tour sustainable by coordinating a clean-up crew of 161 workers during this year’s cycle race, creating awareness of litter and waste management…
The Plastics|SA Sustainability Council and Polymer Recycling Groups, in conjunction with the Packaging Council of SA, need to improve waste management by ensuring actions to increase the recycling rate of plastics. This plan of action…