PlastiColors waste management approach focuses on the implementation of the three ‘’R’’s – REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
Sources of non-hazardous waste are:
Sources of hazardous waste are:
PlastiColors has 3 dedicated in-house waste champions who are responsible for the following:
Segregation of all waste streams by type will avoid potentially undesirable combined effects and will facilitate the reuse, recycling, recovery and/or disposal of the various wastes.
All waste categories are evaluated in line with the principle of the following three ‘’R’’s:
Reuse Initiatives: Reuse of the material in other applications is routinely examined by PlastiColors management
Recycling Initiatives: Recycling is the next option considered for the successful management of the waste streams
Recovery Initiatives: Recovery of usable material is a part of our waste minimization process.
Disposal is the final option when the three R’s are no longer applicable or practical.
Sorting takes place at source and the sorted waste is stored at PlastiColors Recycling centre. Recycling guidelines have been drawn up and placed above disposal points for ease of reference. Waste champions have been nominated to assist with maintaining the separated waste streams and keeping the Recycling Centre clean.
Contractors on site are required to manage the waste generated from their activities in a manner compatible with PlastiColors waste management plan.
PlastiColors have a Service Level Agreement in place with SmartMatta (PTY) Limited for compliant waste disposal adhering to all Environmental Laws within the Republic of South Africa. Our holding capacity of hazardous substances is in line with the recommendations from the local Fire Department and Municipality.
PlastiColors have placed Hazchem Spill kits in accessible sections of the manufacturing plant where hazardous materials are used. Training has been provided to staff on how to use the kits in the event of a spill.
Burning of any waste is strictly prohibited at PlastiColors site.
PlastiColors have a growing network of local recycling companies who recycle their waste into further streams of use.
PlastiColors have a Service Level Agreement in place with SmartMatta (PTY) Limited for compliant waste disposal adhering to all Environmental Laws within the Republic of South Africa.
PlastiColors waste management team, together with their external partners, is focussed on reducing the waste to landfill to the highest level possible.
A report is updated monthly to record the movements of all scrap and the recycling percentage is presented to the management team.
