Nowadays, the Environmental and Social impacts societies across the world are facing Sustainable Development in the Corporate world is a ‘must’. Rules and Regulations in operations has changed drastically over the past decade swinging to a more sustainable approach. Here at Maguires we are proud to announce that we are partaking in this approach with the development of our ‘Chemical Plastic Container Recycling Facility’.
We encourage all farmers (small scale/ commercial) to get behind this initiative. All containers must be sent to our depot and we will take over from there. You will then be given an official certificate of accreditation/compliance that will be certified by CropLife/Syngenta and Maguires. The required instructions for the containers:
- They need to be Triple rinsed
- A hole needs to be cut/drilled into each container
- As much labels/foil needs to be removed
The Process
- The containers are then booked in and separated accordingly (into their different colours/sizes and type of plastic). The lids are then removed and the shredding process commences. The containers are cut into small fragments which will get used later in the process.
- After the fragments are sorted and bagged ready for transport the next stage takes place. Chemical residue from the floor and machine are then sprayed down leading directly into two secure sump tanks underground. The chemical waste is then pumped into and evaporating dish called a ‘HELIOSEC’ that SYNGENTA proudly sponsored. Per the image below, the water from this liquid is evaporated leaving behind chemical residue in the liner. After a year once the liner is full this is disposed/recycled appropriately. This helps stop water and soil contamination.
- The final stage is the reusing of the plastic fragments. Our plastic fragments are sent off to CORBETT & CO, the fragments are then heated up and made into a form of liquid/elastic which is then used in the moulds of making are buckets and crates for the upcoming season.
