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Sustainability
Zibo's Commitment to Sustainability
A complete cycle for plastic
Zibo Containers champions a complete cycle for plastic products. Our process ensures that every piece of plastic we handle is given a new life – reducing waste, keeping material out of landfills and oceans, and supporting a circular economy.
Made locally, recycled locally
How it works
Our recycling process
Collection
We gather plastic waste from a range of sources, keeping it out of landfills and oceans and back into a useful cycle.
Sorting
Collected plastics are carefully sorted by type and quality so each stream can be handled correctly.
Cleaning
Sorted plastics go through a thorough cleaning process to remove contaminants before reprocessing.
Shredding
Clean plastics are shredded into small flakes, preparing the material for its next life.
Repurposing
Flakes are decontaminated and repurposed into new products, re-entering the market with a renewed purpose.
Closing the loop
The result is a genuine circular flow - less waste, less virgin material, and packaging designed to keep moving through the cycle.
Innovation
Designed for recycling, from the start
Our commitment to packaging is uncompromising. Our in-house design, development and technical teams collaborate with suppliers and clients to create products that challenge industry conventions.
Achievements
Award-winning design, twice over.
Our industrial designers and new product development team have been recognised by the Institute of Packaging South Africa’s Gold Pack Awards in both 2021 and 2023 – proof that responsible design and standout packaging go hand in hand.