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Outstanding results for inaugural Separation-at-Source recycling project

20 February 2025

Detpak took a significant step towards separation-at-source recycling through collaboration launched in August with a small business in the affluent Johannesburg neighbourhood of Parkview.

Pioneering Sustainability with Responsible Design

08 December 2023

Detpak has clinched a prestigious Silver Medal at the Gold Pack Awards held in November in Cape Town.

Introducing the Detpak Paper Lid

17 October 2022

South Africa’s coffee industry has been steadily percolating in the past decade. According to a report by ResearchandMarkets.com, the local market has seen significant year-on-year growth despite the challenges of the pandemic, with even greater industry growth forecast for the future.

RECYCLING IN THE BAG

17 March 2022

Good news for waste collectors – paper grocery and take-away food bags can be collected for recycling

Detpak South Africa celebrates 10 year anniversary of being FSC® certified

25 February 2022

Detpak South Africa is proud to celebrate its 10^th year of Forest Stewardship Council^® (FSC^®) Chain of Custody Certification in February 2022.  (FSC-C109574)

Introducing Enveloop - the sustainable e-commerce solution

25 October 2021

A pioneering South African innovation has produced a unique eco-friendly packaging alternative for the courier industry, called Enveloop. The paper courier bag by Detpak is biodegradable, compostable and the most cost-effective of its kind.

Thank you for using paper!

26 July 2021

South Africa has increased paper recycling to 73%, according to statistics just released. The reasons behind the surge have been attributed to more companies moving to paper packaging for their products.

It's finally here! The Detpak fluted range

14 August 2020

It is with great excitement that we have extended our standard stock range to include fluted products manufactured through our sister company, Mpact.  This range conforms to all the characteristics that we hold dear:  they are food safe, recyclable and biodegradable… and, of course, they are locally made too!

Concerned about food delivery tampering? Here's the solution

07 April 2020

Need a provide surety to your customers that their food is arriving in tact and untouched?

Our machines might be off, but we are still busy at Detpak. Using this down-time to think about some of the challenges around our paper packaging, we decided to tackle closures for our check-out bags. Detpak has developed two different options for you to hinder tampering and send out your home delivery meals with confidence.

Yes, paper cups are recyclable…in South Africa!

20 August 2019

Spreading the good news that cups are recyclable in South Africa to industry leaders and brand owners alike, Carla Breytenbach, Detpak Marketing Manager, joined the industry association Fibre Circle in a cross-country roadshow.