Last week’s launch of the Waste Wise Business Pledge by George Municipality, in collaboration with Henque Waste and Garden Route District Municipality, highlighted the importance of businesses taking greater responsibility for waste management. But what happens after recyclable materials leave your recycling bag, and why does it matter whether that mayonnaise jar was rinsed before being thrown away?
How George can turn waste into jobs, cleaner communities and a greener future
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Posted on: 11:36 Fri, 31 July 2026
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