Sustainable waste management solutions for the printing industry

One of the biggest challenges that printing companies in South Africa face is waste. In this industry, the different types of waste vary significantly and can include paper waste, catalogues, posters, cardboard boxes, plastic foil as well as aluminium cans and paint packaging.

Many of these companies do not realise the full value of the waste they produce, often regarding it as an inconvenience rather than having value for their business. Optimising waste management will not only improve logistics and operational processes, but also reduce the costs of waste disposal.

Mpact Waste Management, a waste solutions company specialising in industrial waste and recycling services, has a unique solution to waste management costs for the printing industry and offers direct financial incentives.

“Waste management firms collect waste from printing businesses for a fee and sell it to us with a markup,” explains Marinus van Vollenhoven, National Manager of Mpact Waste Management. “We can however deal directly with these printing companies without the need for the middleman,” “This makes us an economically smarter choice.”

The potential gain for print businesses goes beyond financial incentives. Mpact also offers comprehensive services to the printing sector through their recycling arm, which can better streamline their entire waste management process and lead to greater efficiency.

Mpact Waste Management offers a free waste audit that evaluates the different types of waste that is being produced, such as solid waste, wastewater, as well as hazardous waste.

“Our aim is to find a solution that is most suitable, affordable and effective,” says van Vollenhoven. “The purpose of the audit is to assess the specific needs of a company, and then tailor solutions accordingly.”

The on-site solutions that Mpact Waste Management offers are the smart way to ensure that nothing that can be recycled is overlooked and ends up unnecessarily in overburdened landfills. In a sense, no waste is wasted.

“This offers not just financial gains for businesses, but also longer-term benefits in enhancing a company’s reputation as a more environmentally responsible operation,” states van Vollenhoven. “This suggests that the industry has significant scope to enhance its reputation by taking decisive steps toward more sustainable practices.”

Mpact Waste Management provides a proven effective and sustainable approach for businesses. Contact Mpact for a free on-site audit at www.mpactwastemanagement.co.za/free-quote/