Case Studies
We are contracted to several large international companies and have assisted them in the design and implementation of Environmental Management Systems. Here are some examples of the type of work executed for some of our customers.
Mercedes-Benz SA (Commercial Vehicles)
Requirement:
A fully integrated waste management service to comply with their existing ISO 14001 certification.
Solutions:
- Waste separation at source using colour-coded bin collection system to separate paper, plastics, metals, general and hazardous waste products.
- Monthly volume reporting system.
- Permanent on-site management.
Logistics Managed with:
- Roll-on, roll-off loaders for plastics, cardboard, timber and general waste.
- Skip loaders for metals and waste.
ISO 14001 Certification achieved with zero findings.
Johnson Controls
Requirement:
- A fully integrated waste management service to comply with ISO 14001 certification.
- A component destruction process (to meet SARS customs requirements) to recover import taxes on obsolete components.
Solutions:
- Waste separation, collection, reporting, logistics and on-site management similar to solution provided for MBSA (Commercial Vehicles).
- Components destroyed by slow-speed shredders under SARS supervision and transported for landfill disposal.
ISO 14001 Certification achieved with zero findings.
Lear Corporation
Requirement:
- A fully integrated waste management service to comply with ISO 14001 certification.
- Reusable components of rejected seat covers to be recovered for re-use.
Solutions:
- Waste separation, collection, reporting, logistics and on-site management similar to solution provided for MBSA (Commercial Vehicles).
- All seat components are recovered and sorted, leather seat panels are stripped and packaged according to colour and size.
ISO 14001 Certification achieved with zero findings.
- Mercedes-Benz SA
- Best Large Industrial Contract
- Johnson Controls
- Best Small Industrial Contract
The Kimberley-Clark Golden Service Awards is a national competition rewarding outstanding environmental service. Contracts are judged nationally and the winners announced at a gala event held in Johannesburg.
Colour-coding of collection bins ensures error-free waste management and disposal.
Component destruction to SARS (Customs) and client requirements.
All aboard the recycle express: Plant-wide, ongoing waste management activities.
Additional contract clients include: