CHEMSYSTEMS GOING GREEN

New product development

The business has developed an eco-degreaser made from environmentally friendly ingredients. Grease removal of 99% is achieved. This demonstrates how the commitment to Green Chemistry is helping ChemSystems grow market share, especially among brands and businesses that champion sustainability in their marketing.

Recycling

The Paper and Leather plant started recycling vessel wash water in January. This is the water used to clean a container before it’s used to manufacture a new product. In the past, wash water was handled as effluent. Now it’s treated with biocide and reused as diluent. The volume of effluent has been reduced and 13 000ℓ of water have been saved to date.

In a further initiative, a recycling station has been put in place. Here employees at Chem Park, Chloorkop, can deposit recyclable waste from home if a facility isn’t available where they live. Batteries, globes and packaging (cans, glass and plastic) can be brought, making it possible for everyone to reduce their environmental footprint and save landfill space.