Woolworths trashes claim that it uses non-recyclable packaging

Woolworths trashes claim that it uses non-recyclable packaging

20 December 2016 10:02 AM

Following a listener's concern the the packaging materials used by Woolworths is non-recyclable, CapeTalk's John Maytham gets clarity from Justin Smith, head of sustainable development for the retailer.

Smith explained that it is not true that Woolworths uses packaging that is not easily recycled. He explained what the codes on the packaging actually mean.

The codes the listener is referring to that range from 1-7 don't actually mean that something is recyclable or not. They were developed to help the people who are sorting recycling to separate appropriately.
— Justin Smith, Head of sustainable development at Woolworths

Listen below to hear more on how Woolworths handle recycling:

Written by: Lengwadishang Ramphele

Recommended

Milnerton High School promises a heartfelt performance during Annie musical

Milnerton High School promises a heartfelt performance during Annie musical

17 August 2018 10:42 AM

The teacher at Milnerton HS and director of Annie, Laura Bosman talks about Annie the musical they will be showcasing.

Survivor winner Tom Swartz vows to buy his wife 'new boobies and a family house'

Survivor winner Tom Swartz vows to buy his wife 'new boobies and a family house'

17 August 2018 10:00 AM

Swartz says he would have done anything to get the R1 million prize money.

UK to implement 'opt-out' organ donor system for citizens

UK to implement 'opt-out' organ donor system for citizens

17 August 2018 11:02 AM

Those who do not wish to donate will carry a card that indicates that they do not wish to donate their organs.

How you can make a difference (and money) during Recycle Week

How you can make a difference (and money) during Recycle Week

12 September 2016 8:22 AM

Businesses and households can make a difference through recycling, with 66% of the country's recoverable paper being recycled.

Study warns: There could be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050

Study warns: There could be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050

21 January 2016 5:49 PM

Unless the world takes drastic action to recycle, plastic will outweigh the fish in the ocean, warns report at WEF in Davos.

Money slips like water through our finger tips...

Money slips like water through our finger tips...

16 November 2015 8:18 AM

Weekend Breakfast's Paul Roelofse unpacks lessons to take from the current water crisis to apply to your own personal financial planning.

Survivor winner Tom Swartz vows to buy his wife 'new boobies and a family house'

Survivor winner Tom Swartz vows to buy his wife 'new boobies and a family house'

17 August 2018 10:00 AM

Swartz says he would have done anything to get the R1 million prize money.

'There is no way Magnus Malan could've done the things he is accused of'

'There is no way Magnus Malan could've done the things he is accused of'

17 August 2018 8:20 AM

Former police minister Adriaan Vlok has rejected accusations that former minister Malan was at the centre of a paedophile ring.

'He told me people would want to keep him quiet at any cost'

'He told me people would want to keep him quiet at any cost'

16 August 2018 8:33 AM

Journalist Gavin Evans says the late Mark Minnie spoke to him about his fears that those he exposed in his book might harm him.

'There is no verse in the Quran that says women should cover their faces'

'There is no verse in the Quran that says women should cover their faces'

15 August 2018 11:10 AM

Dr Taj Hargey says he is advocating for the ban of women wearing burkas in public because they look ridiculous.

'Minnie understood he might become a target'

'Minnie understood he might become a target'

14 August 2018 3:35 PM

Marianne Thamm wrote the forward to 'The Lost Boys of Bird Island' and worked with Mark Minnie in editing the controversial book.

Hout Bay residents wreak havoc over death of a poacher

Hout Bay residents wreak havoc over death of a poacher

13 August 2018 9:22 AM

City's safety and security mayoral committee member JP Smith says residents cause havoc every time the police catch poachers out.