Nampak steps up waste reduction campaign

NAMPAK has compared its environmental efforts to concrete examples. It has for example saved the equivalent amount of electricity to power 13,725 households for a month; recycled glass, paper and board, and metal and plastic to create 1,700 glass skyscrapers, 428 million newspapers, 126 Nelson Mandela bridges and 1.7 billion credit cards.

In May, the company launched the #60DaysResponsible Challenge, a two-month campaign designed to encourage the public to reduce, re-use and recycle. Participants are required to like the Nampak Facebook page, click on the #60DaysResponsible tab and submit a picture of packaging in any of the Reduce, Reuse or Recycle categories and demonstrate how they use sustainable principles in their everyday lives. Not only will entrants be helping the planet but they also stand in line to win their share of R20,000.
According to the company, South Africa recycles about 52% of paper, 30% of plastic packaging, and 72% of metal beverage cans.