RASA’s detailed submission to the dtic, “The Impact of Current Policies on South Africa’s Metals Recycling Sector” (authored by Geoff Borrajeiro and Nancy Strachan), critiqued policies like the PPS and export duties for reducing scrap values, discouraging recycling, causing job losses, and contradicting Waste Act goals.
It advocated for balanced reforms (e.g., zeroing PPS discounts, reducing export duties) to incentivise local supply, stimulate secondary raw materials for manufacturing, support job creation, and advance a thriving circular economy. This was referenced in industry discussions and parliamentary contexts.
Access the presentation made to the DTIC Portfolio Committee here.