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Wednesday, February 10 2021 - 00:37
AsiaNet
Sasol reuses wax from spent catalysts as part of commitment to responsible production and consumption
JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

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