Quality Polystyrene Manufacturers And PSPC Work Together In Recycling And Responsible Manufacturing

Several quality polystyrene manufacturers and associations are full members of the Polystyrene Packaging Council (PSPC) in South Africa, some of which are briefly discussed below.

EPSASA

It is the Expanded Polystyrene Association of South Africa and representative of quality expanded polystyrene manufacturers as well as material suppliers in South Africa. The main focus of EPSASA is the responsible growth of expanded polystyrene industries in the country. The association informs, educates, and guides the business sector and consumers about the uses of expanded polystyrene and the eco-friendly character of such products. EPSASA endeavours to ensure quality polystyrene manufacturing by the various members and the upholding of specific standards in the industry.

CIBAPAC

A leader in the food packaging industry, the company is one of the top quality polystyrene manufacturers not only in South Africa, but also abroad. Their main product is PVC film wrapping specially made to keep packaged food fresh for longer and to enhance the visual attractiveness of food presentation. The film can be produced in perforated form or without. The company focuses on the fresh produce and meat markets in the country and also makes casings for polony.

MPACT

It is one of the largest quality polystyrene and packaging product manufacturer groups in the country. The company makes plastic and paper based products suitable for packaging of a variety of products. MPACT is also actively involved in recycling projects ensuring lower cost to the consumer and a smaller footprint on the environment.

POLYOAK

The company has been around since 1976 and is one of the largest rigid plastic package related suppliers in the country. The focus is on quality polystyrene manufacturing and injection moulded plastic packaging products suitable for industries such as food & beverage, dairy as well as large industrial companies. The company makes for instance, PET containers for food & beverage packaging, a range of milk and dairy related packaging materials and thin walled containers for dairy related products. POLYOAK is actively involved in recycling projects.

PROTEA POLYMERS

The company is a leading importer and supplier of raw plastic materials to quality polystyrene manufacturers in South Africa. The company focuses on high level products and responsible usage and distribution of the raw materials required for the manufacturing of polystyrene and related products in the country.

PSPC

The Council was established specifically to ensure effective recycling of polystyrene and related products by the public and quality polystyrene manufacturers in the country. The focus is also on the sustainable development of polystyrene related products. As such, the Council provides guidance and assistance to the manufacturers and customers. The Council furthermore addresses issues surrounding EPS and PS.

Polystyrene has the potential of becoming a huge environmental problem if the distribution and recycling of the material is not effectively managed. Part of the Council’s focus is on the collection and recycling of materials through education and coordination of projects in this regard. Quality polystyrene manufacturers and other large players in the industry have become members and are also involved in the projects as well as upholding of standards and alignment of production to best practice goals of the industry.