Business marks 10 years in operation
A COMMITMENT undertaken by the Charan Jeath Singh Group of Companies 10 years ago to contribute towards creating a sustainable society by making recycling a normal part of life building on environment conservation and climate resilience saw the company achieve production of about 20,000 tonnes of recycled paper from the factory in the past 10 years; saving the country $45 million in foreign exchange from import substitution.
“To celebrate our 10th anniversary in 2020, is fitting because COVID-19 has reminded us just how as human beings we have very little control over what is happening around us; in the environment and in our society,” said Charan Jeath Singh, company chairman and managing director.
“We recognise that through our partnerships with various organisations we have been able to materialise our vision for a more sustainable community, however the reality is that we need more paper. With more waste paper we will be able to produce more recycled paper. Therefore, we want to acknowledge the many organisations that have been a part of our journey the last 10 years and to recognise the difference we are collectively making toward saving our environment,” said Mr Singh.
As part of the anniversary celebrations yesterday, the company recognised and acknowledged its top 20 suppliers of waste paper to the plant.
Mr Singh said however, there was still a need for more paper, more input material to increase the percentage of used paper that was recycled which meant that the plant had the capacity to produce more recycled paper and with more organisations supplying to the plant, it will be able to meet its full potential.
The celebrations also included a tour of the recycling plant, in the hopes that those in attendance would be inspired to contribute toward the process by supplying waste paper materials or through the company's pick-up system that assists with facilitating the collection.
The anniversary celebrations honoured the commitment, dedication and passion to the vision of the organisation by recognising its long serving staff.
Mr Singh said throughout the 10 years, the company had created employment for about 80 full-time staff and 20 casual staff.The celebration was held at the South Pacific Waste Recyclers Factory in Bulei Rd, Laucala Beach, Suva.