Polymer tank manufacturer JoJo is providing a credit of R2/kg for roto-moulded polymer products returned to partner stores as a trade-in on a replacement JoJo product, says JoJo national sales and marketing manager Sebasti Badenhorst.

Clients can also bring any end-of-life JoJo tanks to a Hinterland store to get a discount on a new tank. The company reuses the polymer for septic tanks and conservancy tanks.

“It is a win-win approach, and part of JoJo’s commitment to reusing, recycling and creating sustainable products. With more than two-million JoJo tanks dotted around South Africa’s landscape, the company has formalised its sustainability commitment,” says Badenhorst.

The tanks are made of base polyethylene with pigment antioxidants and ultraviolet light stabilisers to extend service life. To store water and other substances for human and animal consumption, the company uses virgin, food-grade, linear low-density polyethylene. All the polymer used is recyclable and JoJo ensures that all its waste is recycled.

JoJo Tanks are also bisphenol A-free and ultraviolet light resistant for durability in local conditions. All JoJo water tanks are manufactured with virgin polymer and food-grade inner liners. All the polymer used is recyclable and JoJo ensures that all its own waste is recycled.

Every JoJo tank comes with a ten-year guarantee on material and workmanship. Properly installed and maintained JoJo tanks have, however, been known to last longer than 20 years.

The company manufactures agricultural, commercial and industrial tanks, and can offer rainwater harvesting, septic tank and grey-water solutions for residential and large applications.

“The high quality of our tanks is a result of the materials we use. If the tanks are damaged, they can often be repaired through plastic welding. We encourage clients to recycle polymer products perceived to be damaged beyond repair or at the end of their life – we can use the material again,” concludes Badenhorst.