The products/plastic that we source and sell:
Name of plastic | Description | Some uses for plastic made from recycled waste plastic |
| Polyethylene Terephthalate PET | Clear tough plastic, may be used as a fibre. | Soft drink bottles, (multi-layer) detergent bottles, clear film for packaging, carpet fibres, and fleecy jackets. |
| High Density Polyethylene HDPE | Very common plastic, usually white or coloured | Compost bins, detergent bottles, crates, mobile rubbish bins, agricultural pipes, pallets, kerbside recycling boxes, crates. |
| Low Density Polyethylene LDPE | Soft, flexible plastic. | Film for builders, industry, packaging and plant nurseries, bags. |
| Polypropylene PP | Hard, but flexible plastic - many uses. | Compost bins, kerbside recycling, toys boxes, wormeries and many household goods. |
| Polystyrene PS | Rigid, brittle plastic. May be clear, glassy. | Clothes pegs, coat hangers, office accessories, spools, rulers, video/CD boxes. |
| Expanded Polystyrene EPS | Foamed, lightweight, energy absorbing, thermal insulation. | Clothes pegs, coat hangers, office accessories, spools, rulers, video/CD boxes. |
Products that we sell
We sell a large variety of plastics, ranging from polypropylene to styrene to polyethylene. The table on the left describes these products in more detail.
Products that we source
We buy a wide variety of plastics (see table to the left). We are primarily interested in large quantities of goods such as crates, pallets, pipe, factory waste (e.g. quality rejects and off-cuts) and other industrial goods. We do not however buy post-consumer plastic as of yet.
How we would like to serve you better
Our aim is to build lasting relationships with our suppliers and clients. The value addition that we would like to offer is one that goes far beyond the monetary benefits – rather our mission is one of building a better South Africa, decreasing carbon emissions and pollution and creating consciousness about how each person and company can help build a great future in our great country.
The technologies and future of PROPLAS
During recent years there have been many great breakthroughs in the plastics industry, and as the needs and demands of consumers and companies have become more specific, PROPLAS has been one step ahead. Read more