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We call it “vinyl” Mpact is a proud member of the South African Vinyl Association, the representative body for the local vinyl industry that plays an active role in the sustainability of the industry. We have aligned ourselves to the…

Mpact Versapak, a subsidiary of Mpact Operations, with BRC certified plants, acknowledges the convenience and uses of PET plastics and the need for a solution to post-consumer waste, in order to minimise its impact on the environment.  As such, as…

In the previous edition, Mpact Versapak explored packaging additives that assist with beverage preservation. This month we consider the safety of packaging that is in direct contact with the food we consume. With Vinyl (Polyvinyl Chloride) and Polystyrene regularly under…

As consumers of PET plastic bottled beverages such as water, carbonated soft drinks, fruit juices and an increasing amount of wines and other alcoholic beverages, little thought goes into how these beverages are packaged to preserve their contents.

In the highly competitive convenience market, quality and value for money are two of the top considerations.

The myths surrounding certain plastic grades are elaborative and often exaggerated without factual substantiation.