Food & Beverage Reporter August 2018

Spotlight: mpact
MPCSA OPENS REYCYCLING PLANT
Although plastic is made from a
non-renewable resource – oil – it’s
easy to recycle and reuse. Plastic
products manufactured by Mpact Plastic
Containers South Africa (MPCSA) are
produced from polyolefins, which contain
no harmful toxins or heavy metals.
Plastic products that are made from
Polypropylene (PP), can take up 30 years
to decompose and those manufactured
from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
don’t biodegrade easily,
sometimes taking up to
100 years. Thus, recycling is
the most effective and
efficient solution.
The circular economy relies on
innovative systems to transform and
redesign waste, while minimising
negative impacts on the environment.
MPCSA supports the circular economy
by practising and encouraging extended
producer responsibility. In line
with this committment, MPCSA
has launched its first plastic
recycling facility. The plant is
situated at the company’s Brits factory.
The facility has the capacity to recycle
20 tons of plastic per day - 6 000 tons per
annum, and this figure is expected
to grow.
www.mpcsa.co.za
Plastic pallets & crates offer big advantages
Among its wide range of products, MPCSA manufactures
durable plastic crates and pallets. Although many companies
are becoming aware of the benefits of using plastic pallets and
crates, some still opt for wood which is normally cheaper. But
plastic pallets and crates have myriad advantages:
• Lighter in weight, saving transport costs
• More durable than wood in certain environments like corrosive
chemicals, high moisture, repeated washing
• Products do not splinter making them safer to handle
• No nails or screws, reducing rust and contamination
• Made from HACCP-compliant materials
• Easily cleaned
• Uniformity for automated handling
• 100% recyclable, giving a high scrap value
• Little to no maintenance required
As environmental concerns rise, demand for sustainable
plastic pallets and crates is expected to grow rapidly, especially
as global sustainability initiatives become increasingly mandatory.
salesforce@mpcsa.co.za
Atlantis: 021 573 9400
Brits: 012 250 9100
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