One goal of sustainable collaboration toward a mutually-beneficial material recovery ecosystem.

The PRO Alliance facilitates collaboration among member Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and matters of mutual benefit in meeting their legislative obligations.


Multi-stakeholder working committees

We have five multi-stakeholder working committees to focus on five key functional areas:

Paper and Packaging PRO Alliance - Pupose

Our Purpose

The Paper and Packaging PRO Alliance unites South Africa’s leading Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) in a shared commitment to transform the country’s recycling landscape.

Together, we focus on building sustainable infrastructure, driving innovative collection and recycling projects, and creating economies of scale that deliver meaningful impact.

Beyond infrastructure, we champion nationwide awareness campaigns, support waste picker integration, and strengthen partnerships with municipalities and industry stakeholders.

By combining expertise in Extended Producer Responsibility and waste management, we are contributing towards shaping a thriving circular economy.

This collaborative approach ensures we effectively drive South Africa’s transition to a circular economy while meeting regulatory requirements and creating sustainable impact

South Africa’s Waste Management Landscape

South Africa’s Waste Management Landscape

News & Insights

Waste and Responsibility - Municipal Mandates and Producer Obligations
Opinion Pieces / Articles

Waste and Responsibility: Municipal Mandates and Producer Obligations

Quinton Williams January, 2026 South Africa’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system was designed to shift accountability identified products (waste) away from municipalities and onto producers. In theory, municipalities are not ...

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