Sustainability
At Gravity Plastics, sustainability isn't a marketing buzzword — it's built into every step of our process. From sourcing recycled materials to designing products for circularity, we're committed to reducing our environmental footprint while delivering world-class products.
South Africa's plastics recycling industry is growing at an unprecedented rate. In 2023, 431,800 tonnes of plastics were recycled — a 17% year-on-year increase — with an input recycling rate reaching 52%.
The industry supports approximately 95,900 income-generating opportunities, including waste pickers and informal collectors, injecting R4.7 billion into the supply chain. Gravity Plastics is proud to be part of this growing ecosystem.
Under South Africa's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations — mandatory since May 2021 — all producers must contribute to the collection and recycling of plastic packaging. By using recycled materials, we help our B2B customers meet their own compliance obligations.
reduction in carbon emissions compared to virgin HDPE manufacturing
less energy consumed during the production process
of oil saved for every tonne of plastic recycled
of energy saved per tonne — enough to power a home for 6 months
of CO₂ avoided per tonne recycled — like removing a car from the road for a year
Our closed-loop manufacturing process transforms post-consumer plastic waste into durable, industry-grade products — keeping material value in the economy.
Post-consumer plastics are collected through buy-back centres, municipal systems, and waste pickers across South Africa — supporting nearly 96,000 income-generating opportunities.
Materials are sorted by resin code using near-infrared (NIR) technology, then mechanically shredded into clean flakes ready for processing.
Friction washers remove labels, adhesives, and contaminants. The clean flakes are dried to ensure optimal quality for the next stage.
Clean flakes are melted, filtered, and formed into uniform recycled pellets — our raw material for injection moulding.
Recycled HDPE and polypropylene pellets are heated and injected into precision steel moulds, producing durable finished products ready for industry.
At end of life, our products can be collected and recycled again — closing the loop in a true circular economy.
The workhorse of our product range. Recycled HDPE is sourced from post-consumer bottles, drums, and crates. It offers excellent impact resistance, chemical resistance, and UV stability — perfect for agricultural and outdoor applications.
Used in our meat crates and industrial products. Recycled PP comes from industrial scrap and post-consumer waste. It withstands extreme temperatures (-40°C to +80°C), making it ideal for cold chain and food processing environments.
Our quality management system is independently certified, ensuring consistent product quality across every production run.
We fully comply with South Africa’s Extended Producer Responsibility regulations, supporting national recycling targets.
Our operations align with the SA Plastics Pact’s 2025 targets: 100% recyclable products and increasing recycled content year on year.
Choosing Gravity Plastics means choosing products that are good for your business and good for the planet. Let's build something together.