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At Plascon, we know that today’s customers care about more than just paint, they care about the planet too. That’s why we’re proud to announce a bold new step in Plascon’s sustainability journey: the migration of our trusted white buckets to a new, high-performance recycled polypropylene (PP #5) format, featuring an eye-catching red lid.
These buckets represent a shift in thinking, a commitment to a better future, and a meaningful contribution to South Africa’s circular economy. Made with a minimum of 35% recycled content, our new buckets form part of the exciting Return the Pack initiative, a game-changing platform that’s transforming plastic waste into opportunity, community upliftment, and measurable environmental impact.
A Revolution in Recycled Plastic: RE:MINEDâ„¢ Polymers
The story begins with Reproplast’s RE:MINED™ polymers, a major advancement in how recycled polypropylene is sourced, processed, and used. Until now, recycled PP suffered from variability in quality due to inconsistent supply streams and outdated recycling technology. But RE:MINED™ changes everything.
Here’s what sets RE:MINED™ apart:
- Performance You Can Trust
Every RE:MINEDâ„¢ polymer is precision-engineered to meet strict technical specifications. The result? Plascon buckets that are just as tough, durable, and reliable as ever – with none of the compromise traditionally associated with recycled plastic.
- Unmatched Quality & Consistency
Round-the-clock monitoring, robotic automation, and quality control ensure a product that is repeatable and dependable. This is recycled plastic you can trust with professional-grade products.
- Authentic Circular Sourcing
Reproplast’s supply chain is built on real post-consumer waste, not theoretical recycling models. Their upstream partnerships recover waste from municipal sort-at-source programmes, landfill site recoveries, informal reclaimers, and NGO-led initiatives like the Litter Boom Project and Adopt A River.
- Social Upliftment Through Waste
For every ton of PP #5 plastic recycled, one job is created. More than R100 million per year is returned to South Africa’s informal waste collectors, empowering individuals and helping to build sustainable local economies. This is real impact.
- A Cleaner, Lower-Carbon Future
By diverting plastic waste from landfill and transforming it into high-value packaging, Plascon is actively lowering its carbon footprint while supporting long-term environmental health.
Why PP #5? And What Can You Do?
Polypropylene (#5) is a rigid, versatile plastic perfect for reuse and repeated recycling. It’s the same material used in containers like paint buckets, bins, and crates — and thanks to innovations in sustainable recycling, it can now return again and again in new forms without losing integrity.
As a consumer, here’s how you can participate:
✅ Look for Plascon’s new red-lid white buckets at your nearest Plascon Paint Expert store — these are the new RE:MINED™ buckets
✅ Reuse them around the house or garage
✅ Separate PP #5 at home and ensure it goes into the recycling stream
✅ Support recycling-friendly brands like Plascon
✅ Return your empty buckets through the Return The Pack initiative
ReturnThePack.com: Closing the Loop
The Return The Pack platform is central to this movement. By returning used Plascon buckets via the platform’s growing network of collection points, you’re helping feed a supply chain that employs thousands, reducing landfill waste which protects our rivers, and powers next-gen recycling infrastructure.
The Future Is Circular — and It’s Already Here
At Plascon Paint Expert, we believe innovation and responsibility go hand in hand. This shift to high-quality recycled polypropylene is a packaging upgrade, as well as a conscious choice to reduce waste, support jobs, and protect the environment while maintaining the uncompromising quality you expect from Plascon.
So the next time you pick up a bucket of your favourite Plascon paint, look for the new red lid — and know that you’re part of something bigger.
Together, we’re enhancing lives through real sustainability.
Visit ReturnThePack.com to find out more and get involved.
Buy with confidence at your nearest Plascon Paint Expert store.
