ecosystems pp to polyco for plastics recycling 2013
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Who is Ecosystems?We are a long standing Enviro company based in
Empangeni and operating for the past 13 yearsWe specialise in the following:-
Integrated waste management plansWaste management and recyclingPlastics recyclingEnterprise and contractor developmentOrganic waste for compostTraining- organics, waste recycling,
composting, etc.
What towns are we operating in?Empangeni
KwambonambiMtunzini, MtubatubaMonziGingindlovuNkwaleniStangerTongaatUmhlaliNew HanoverAmatikulu
PietermaritzburgVryheidPongolaHluhluweMkhuzePaulpieterburgMelmothEshoweGreytownDaltonPort ShepstoneEston
What do we recycle?Chemical drums and containers
(HDPE)Oil drums and containers (HDPE)Gumboots and gloves ( PVC)Knapsacks and spray bottles Irrigation black pipes (HDPE)Fertiliser and bulk bags ( PP)White milk bottles ( HDPE)Bins, shopping trolleys, crates, etc.
(HDPE and PP)
Where will we get our waste? Municipal dumps/landfills (pickers) Collection from businesses in
Empangeni/Richards Bay (supply bag racks, bags and drums
Chemical industry in Zululand (chemical drums)
Forestry (chemical drums, fert bags) Sugar Industry ( fert bags, chemical
drums) Sugar Mills (PP bags, LD Liners, HD
packaging) SAB and ABI (old crates) Irrigation Companies (old pipes)
Our ProcessCollectionsSorting into plastic types and coloursWashingDe-labelingCutting into smaller pieces GranulatingBaggingWeighing
What is the plastic used for?HDPE- white: electrical fittings and components HDPE- green: wall plugsHDPE-clear: electrical DB blanksHDPE-black: pipes, bins, manhole coversPP- bags: shopping bagsPVC gumboots: gumboots and gloves