Industrias Plastex, LDA

Mozambique is among the worlds most disaster-prone countries. Floods, cyclones, drought and earthquakes have a significant impact on the people and economy. Environmental protection in the context of climate change is also now a major challenge facing Mozambique, especially in relation to water. The country has very low levels of access to drinking... water and sanitation (50% and 75% of the population respectively). Four thousand children die each year from water related illnesses. Promoting access to safe water is a priority for PLASTEX. Its mission is to facilitate access to potable water and sanitation by providing sustainable water storage and wastewater solutions. The company provides practical, robust and durable products in a wide range of configurations, as well as high quality water treatment and purification products. These include water tanks, chemical and fuel tanks, septic containers, aquaculture ponds, fish crates, bins and other industrial products. Mozambique is one of Africas most vulnerable countries to climate change. Poverty, weak institutional development and frequent extreme weather events make Mozambique especially vulnerable. Climate-related hazards such as droughts, floods and cyclones are occurring with increasing frequency, which is having a cumulative and devastating impact on the population. As our planet undergoes major climate changes, collecting rain water, especially when water bans are in place, can make a huge difference to quality of life. By harvesting and utilising rainwater in our homes, we shift our reliance from expensive centralised water supply lines to cost-effective decentralised water conservation. Collecting rainwater from roofs may also be the only way to ensure an adequate water supply for a growing population, and to combat increased pressure on antiquated water supply systems and climate change.Read More