South Africa commemorates Global Recycle Day today 18 March 2024. The day is commemorated to highlight the significant amount of waste paper and paper packaging produced.   Research shows that while more than 1 million tons of paper and packaging are recycled annually on average, a notable quantity is wasted when it is thrown out with garbage, left lying around, or kept in homes and companies. Samantha Choles, the communications manager for the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa, believes that recycling paper is a great place to start when it comes to cutting down waste. The African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO) has recently established a sorting center in Selby, Johannesburg, after three years of stalled talks with the City of Johannesburg. The center, which has been operational for over a year now, has generated enough income to pay 27 reclaimers and other operational expenses within six months. JDT Recycling in Upington stated that they will keep cleaning Upington and the surrounding area as usual and that every day is Global Recycling Day. Lien from JDT Recycling provided further details, stating the following…...INSERT[LIEN]  On Global Recycling Day, individuals, households, and businesses around Upington are urged to take action to reduce waste and maximize recycling efforts.

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