Plastics SA has launched a pioneering Self-Employed Material Recycler Training Programme, marking a significant milestone in empowering South Africa’s waste pickers. Last year, 50,000 South Africans found an informal form of income and employment as waste pickers, collecting used plastics for recycling. The programme, a first of its kind globally, equips informal waste reclaimers with the skills they need to safely and efficiently manage their recycling efforts while improving their business acumen.

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