Objections over price preferential system casts spotlight on sustainability of informal metal recyclers

Industry organisations the Recycling Association of South Africa (Rasa) and the Metal Recylers Association (MRA) have called on Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) and Parliament to immediately suspend the price preferential system (PPS) pending an independent review of its design, administration and competitive effects. The assocations have also called for the formal recognition of both formal and informal recyclers given their importance to the circular economy.

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