PVC and Polystyrene Industries Call for Evidence-Based Approach to SA Circular Economy

The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA), the African Polystyrene Industry Alliance (APIA) have called for a more inclusive and evidence-based approach to South Africa's circular economy following comments made during the launch of the SA Plastics Pact 2030 Targets in Cape Town. While welcoming Government's continued support for recycling, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and collaborative action to address plastic pollution, both organisations expressed concern over ongoing efforts to classify certain materials such as PVC and Polystyrene as "problematic plastics" and the potential policy implications of such labels.

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