Sasol reuses wax from spent catalysts as part of commitment to responsible production and consumption
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JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
In keeping with its priority Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of responsible
production and consumption, Sasol and waste management company GrnCat, have
developed a solution to recover wax from spent catalysts.
Since the GrnCat plant was commissioned in 2018, Sasol has recovered and reused
more than 6,000 tons of clean wax, thereby reducing waste volumes by as much as
50 percent. The creation of 30 new jobs associated with the process has added a
social benefit to the environmental and economic advantages.
"We are gaining environmental and economic benefits from the reduction in
landfill volumes and recovery of saleable product," said Steve Radley, Sasol
Vice President: Wax and Solvents, Energy Operations.
"We are also supporting the development of small and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs) through established government funding institutions, which aim to
promote economic growth and industrial development in the surrounding
community."
Founder of GrnCat Holdings, Dr. Jan Reynhardt, added: "Since the start-up of
our wax recovery plant three years ago, we have been constantly optimising our
processes. We have been able to increase our capacity by 60 per cent to 400
tons per month of clean wax."
Radley said Sasol has prioritised four relevant SDGs, including SDG12 which is
responsible production and consumption, to ensure that the business is
environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.
"The collaboration with GrnCat is a pleasing success story for Sasol, GrnCat,
the surrounding community and the environment. It also demonstrates our
commitment to continuous improvement and to making sustainability a reality,"
he added.
Issued by:
Sasol Media Relations
In South Africa:
Matebello Motloung, Manager: Group Media Relations
Direct telephone: +27 (0) 10 344 9256
Mobile: +27 (0) 82 773 9457
matebello.motloung@sasol.com
Alex Anderson, Senior Manager: Group External Communication
Direct telephone: +27 (0) 10 344 6509
Mobile: +27 (0) 71 600 9605
alex.anderson@sasol.com
In Germany:
Torsten Titze
Manager Digital Communications
Sasol Chemicals
torsten.titze@de.sasol.com
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Source: Sasol Limited
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