BY Nkosazana Ngwadla
Meet the Tsiloane sisters, Kedibone and Kekeletso who own Ramtsilo Manufacturing and Construction based in Sasolburg, Free State.
They provide a sustainable and innovative solution to South Africa’s plastic pollution pandemic by using all types of plastic, including non-recyclable plastic, to make bricks.
Their recycled plastic bricks look just like cement bricks, but they’re better in all respects. They use less water to manufacture, have a higher compressive strength, are less porous and last longer than conventional bricks. They are also fire-retardant and are provide greater insulation and energy efficiency.
Ramtsilo is passionate about recycling, reducing waste and creating a greener environment, whilst generating sustainable incomes through waste recycling.
“That’s why we have created a circular green economy in the plastic recycling and building materials industry. We work closely with waste pickers and buy-back centres to source plastic. Through these collection efforts, they not only save municipalities millions of Rands, but are able to earn incomes that support their families,” the sisters say.
Ramtsilo has been recognised at the 2019 Standard Bank Top Women conference; Engen Pitch & Polish, powered by Raizcorp; and the SAB Social Foundations Social Innovation Awards.
Ramtsilo provides the following services:
- Manufacturing of plastic bricks
- Recycling
- Waste management
- Construction: general building, civil engineering and electrical engineering
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