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Water Recycling in Nampak Ltd's Vaal Facility

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Water Recycling in Nampak Ltd's Vaal Facility

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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: United States of America
Basins: Missouri (422)
Project SDGs:
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Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Sustainable Production (SDG 12.4)
Project Tags:
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Water Recycling and Reuse
Progress to Date: NA Reduce water footprint
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2017  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Additional Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Beneficiaries: Manufacturers
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: corporate
Project Challenges: Other
Project Source: CDP
Profile Completion: 80%

Project Overview

Nampak Glass invested in a closed-loop water harvesting and treatment system with a 171kl tank. This cost the company R1.2 billion. Nampak Glass have also invested in borehole technology and embarked on a water conservation awareness drive throughout the company. In Nampak Metals, water efficient aluminium lines have been installed, which has reduced water withdrawal.

Project Results

Reduced water use and improved water efficiency.

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Project Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Manufacturers
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Corporate funding
Challenges: Other

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Nampak is a South African company based in Johannesburg, South Africa that specialises in the manufacturing and design of packaging. Nampak operates from 25 sites in South Africa, contributing approximately 58% to group revenue, 18 sites in the rest of … Learn More


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