Tshilayanonisa Waste and Environmental Management Pty Ltd

23/05/2020

Where does plastics come from? Did you know!

Most plastics are derived from petrochemical feedstock, which in turn originates from oil, natural gas or coal. In South Africa the gas comes from coal.

1. Coal
Sasol makes ethylene and propylene gas from the refining of coal at the factory in Sasolburg.
2.Polyethylene and Polypropylene
Sasol Polymers and Safripol polymerise the ethylene and propylene into polymers called Polyethylene and Polypropylene (PP). These polymers are now in a powder form. Hosaf polymerise PET from imported chemicals.
3.Polymer[raw material]
In the granulation plant additives and fillers could be added to the powder and the compound is then granulated and bagged – ready to be sold to converters, who in turn manufacture products for the packaging, building, agricultural, mining, automotive sectors, etc. This is known as virgin material.
4.Plastics to finished product
The most common processes used in the plastics industry require specialised equipment which melt, compress and cool the plastic granules during the forming process. Some of the processing techniques are:• blow moulding• extrusion• injection moulding• rotational moulding and• thermoforming

22/05/2020

Did you know!
WHERE PLASTICS COME FROM?
Most plastics are derived from petrochemical feedstock, which in turn originates from oil, natural gas or coal. In South Africa the gas comes from coal.

09/05/2020

09/05/2020

06/05/2020

RETURN TO RECYCLING

While we are thrilled that both formal and informal recycling can slowly start rolling again under Level 4 lockdown regulations, we are acutely aware of the need for our members to keep all employees and the public safe as the number of Covid-19 infections rises. All sector workers should obey the following government regulations and safety guidelines:

Adhering to the 8pm to 5am curfew

Wearing a face mask at all times

Those involved in waste collecting or sorting to wear gloves and other PPE

Hand sanitisers to be available in the workplace

Frequent washing of hands with soap and water

Social distancing of at least 2m wherever possible

These are great behaviours to implement at home too. Stay safe and healthy!

06/05/2020

RETURN TO RECYCLING

While we are thrilled that both formal and informal recycling can slowly start rolling again under Level 4 lockdown regulations, we are acutely aware of the need for our members to keep all employees and the public safe as the number of Covid-19 infections rises. All sector workers should obey the following government regulations and safety guidelines:

1.Adhering to the 8pm to 5am curfew

2.Wearing a face mask at all times

3.Those involved in waste collecting or sorting to wear gloves and other PPE

4. Hand sanitisers to be available in the workplace

5. Frequent washing of hands with soap and water

6. Social distancing of at least 2m wherever possible

These are great behaviours to implement at home too. Stay safe and healthy!

02/05/2020

Buying product and materials and throwing it's packaging affects the environment. plays important part in protecting our environment. So next time when you throw something away please remember your part in protecting or affecting your environment.

02/05/2020

helps reduce waste going to . After using products and materials contents please sort and it's packages. Which means you get little cash back from .

24/04/2020

Level4

23/04/2020

Environmental Importance

Recycling is very important as waste has a huge negative impact on the natural environment.

Harmful chemicals and greenhouse gasses are released from rubbish in landfill sites. Recycling helps to reduce the pollution caused by waste.

Habitat destruction and global warming are some the affects caused by deforestation. Recycling reduces the need for raw materials so that the rainforests can be preserved.

Huge amounts of energy are used when making products from raw materials. Recycling requires much less energy and therefore helps to preserve natural resources.

23/04/2020

Recycling Facts

Importance of Recycling

Recycling is one of the best ways for you to have a positive impact on the world in which we live. Recycling is important to both the natural environment and us. Recycling effects the environment indirectly because to make recycled goods verses virgin products less energy is used and less waste is created.

The amount of rubbish we create is constantly increasing because:

Increasing wealth means that people are buying more products and ultimately creating more waste.

Increasing population means that there are more people on the planet to create waste.

New packaging and technological products are being developed, much of these products contain materials that are not biodegradable.

New lifestyle changes, such as eating fast food, means that we create additional waste that isn’t biodegradable.

23/04/2020

"After using products or materials please do not waste their packaging and "