The high usage of plastics means that the rate of plastic disposal is also at an all-time high.
The SouthAfrican Plastics Recycling Organization (SAPRO) is the main body that coordinates plastic recyclers in South Africa.
In 2016 alone, for example,South Africa reused 309520 tons of plasticsonly.
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Nonetheless, this major fete cannot be mentioned without talking about the companies behind the figures.
In this write-up, discover more about the leading plastic recycling companies in South Africa and their workings.
Well, this may leave you with a puzzle since most people think all plastic materials can be reprocessed.
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The truth lies in the little number located in the middle of the triangle.
Hence, not all products are reusable.
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Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
PET is found in most pop and water bottles and some packaging materials.
They are not easy to decontaminate and thorough cleaning requires harmful chemicals.
The material may also leach carcinogens.
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Thus, products with the number one inside the triangle should only be recycled and not reused.
It is cost-effective and relatively simple to reuse HDPE products for secondary use.
This is a great achievement in the fight against pollution by plastics.
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These materials are reusable, but they may not be recyclable at times.
Polypropylene (PP)
PP is lightweight and tough with the best heat-resistance abilities.
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The companysunique modelis based on the simple principle of a financed environmental and industry-driven solution for used PET plastic.
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Its operations cover the whole country with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
The company also help wit removing rubble and assets from houses, big building sites, and complexes.
It also ranks among the top recyclers of recovered plastic and paper.
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It has succeeded in producing and reproducing packaging products through its state-of-the-art investments in packaging and plastic recycling technologies.
It is also involved in in-house processes and training the suppliers in various methods of polythene sorting and collection.
In fact, it has built special training facilities to improve such training programs.
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It has also acquired NEMWA-WIS Certificate of Registration to allow it to effectively provide exceptional services.
Found in over 178 locations, the company serves around 46 countries spread over four continents.
It produces innovative plastic packaging systems, injection-molded parts, bottles, and closures for various industries.
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Since 2014, ALPLA has been running its production site in Johannesburg, South Africa.
It integrates environmental, ethical, and social concerns in its core strategy and recycling business operation.
Hence, a global epidemic has been turned into a lucrative business by recycling plastic products for money.
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