Plastics SA

Plastics SA is the official industry body representing the South African plastics sector across the entire plastics value chain, including polymer producers, converters, recyclers, machinery suppliers, and brand owners. The organisation plays a central role in supporting the growth, competitiveness, and responsible development of the plastics industry in South Africa.

Plastics SA is committed to promoting sustainable plastics management through research, skills development, technical support, and industry collaboration. A key focus of its work is advancing circular economy principles, including increased recycling, design for recyclability, and the development of viable reuse and recovery systems.

The organisation actively engages with government, regulators, and stakeholders to support evidence-based policy development and regulatory alignment, while also driving industry transformation and capacity building. Through training programmes, data collection, market intelligence, and sustainability initiatives, Plastics SA works to ensure that plastics continue to deliver economic and social value while reducing environmental impact.