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Building Better for Comfort & Sustainability
3 minutes min

Building a Sustainable Future with Gyproc South Africa

At Gyproc South Africa, we are committed to sustainability and believe in the responsible use of resources to create a better, more sustainable future for our planet. Our dedication to environmental stewardship is reflected in our products, including Rhinoboard® and Rhinolite®, which have been designed to reduce environmental impact and minimize water consumption on construction sites.

Our Sustainability Mission

We understand the importance of sustainability in the construction industry. It's not just about creating strong and durable buildings; it's about building a future that is environmentally responsible and socially conscious. Our mission is to lead the way in sustainable building practices, and we want to share our journey towards a more sustainable future with you. At Gyproc South Africa, we help to design interior spaces that are individually comfortable and aesthetically functional for every usage requirement. On the other hand, we want to conserve resources when producing, using and dismantling our systems, preserving natural habitats and not causing additional damage to them.

Contribution from Gyproc

We minimise our environmental footprint by:

  • Integrating our sustainability approach at each stage of the product life cycle, from the extraction of the raw materials, to production, through to our end-of-life recycling process;
  • Locating our global manufacturing facilities as close as possible to the main construction hotspots, ensuring that our response is prompt and that our materials are local to minimise transportation;
  • Participating in large-scale land restoration of gypsum quarries ;
  • Limiting our impact on natural resources and biodiversity;
  • Minimizing our energy consumption and CO2 emissions; and  
  • Reducing the levels of water withdrawal and water discharge in liquid form (aiming for zero discharge).

 

A comparison between drywalls and aac walls - 15 May 2020
comparison between drywalls and aac walls

Gypsum as a sustainable building material

Gypsum is an ecologically and biologically ideal building material: it is non-toxic, pH-neutral and non-flammable. When transporting and processing light gypsum systems, less energy and water is also used than in traditional construction. This further reduces the burden on the environment.

Reducing Environmental Impact with Rhinoboard®

Our Rhinoboard® product is a prime example of our commitment to sustainability. It's designed to not only meet the highest quality standards but also to have a reduced environmental impact throughout its lifecycle. We've worked tirelessly to reduce resource consumption during manufacturing while ensuring that the product maintains its exceptional performance.

Gyproc plasterboard manufacturing

Join Us in Building a Sustainable Future

At Gyproc South Africa, we invite you to join us on this journey towards sustainability. By choosing our products and systems, you're not only getting quality construction materials, but you're also contributing to a more sustainable construction industry. We strive to continuously improve our processes to minimize waste and energy consumption, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Together, we can build a better and more sustainable future for South Africa.
Thank you for choosing Gyproc South Africa, where sustainability meets construction excellence.