SECTION 18 EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) REGULATIONS
We are registered with the DFFE as a Producer Responsibility Organisation in terms of the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations.
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WHAT WE DO
Our goal is to create and maintain a sustainable glass recycling environment in South Africa
Glass Recycling Banks
We currently have more than 4000 glass banks placed across the country and we regularly place more banks where there is a need.
Education and Training
We continue to go into the field to assist current and new entrepreneurs in order to ensure that their glass recycling businesses are successful.
Advocacy and Campaigning
We get involved in community initiatives and corporate social investment projects to assist others where we can.
Entrepreneurs
Start a recycling business in your area.
Preserving
our south
Africa for
future
generations
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The local glass recycling rate, which compares very favourably to other countries and cities around the globe.
%
Of glass packaging is now diverted from landfill annually through reusing and recycling.
The number of tons of CO2 emissions the Glass Recycling Company has prevented from being emitted into the environment in the last year.
Glass entrepreneurs trained and supported during the year.
RECYCLING IN OUR DAILY LIVES
Facts About Recycling
Learn about glass recycling and how to be an effective recycler
How to start GLASS recycling
Glass is a clear choice for your health and the environment!
Get a better understanding
of the life cycle of glass
See just how much energy you can save by recycling your glass containers
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OUR LATEST VIDEO ABOUT RECYCLING
Glass Recycling is like banking! The more we put in, the more we get out. Invest in our environment – recycle glass to bank on a better future for our world. Find a glass bank, where you can recycle your bottles and jars.
LATEST UPDATES
Toasting the successful women in the glass recycling industry
Toasting the successful women in the glass recycling industry During Women's Month, South Africans reflects on the actions of many inspirational women who have paved the way to a better future, not only for the country in the political and economic spheres, but also...
TGRC shatters the glass ceiling of recycling achievement
TGRC shatters the glass ceiling of recycling achievement The latest recently announced glass recycling rate in South Africa is now 44%, according to The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC), which revealed the increased rate during its 7th Annual Green Dialogues,...
Embracing a different kind of World Environment Day
Embracing a different kind of World Environment Day In the COVID-19 era, World Environment Day, which took place on 5 June, took on an even more significant meaning, as the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate that makes our planet livable, all come...
Helping the earth on Earth Day as the world slows down
Helping the earth on Earth Day as the world slows down Traditionally Earth Day is honoured on 22 April each year. However, this year was unlikely to see any ‘celebration’. Albeit a time of uncertainty and worry for many as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic...
Converting waste on Global Recycling Day
On 18 March 2020, the world celebrated World Recycling Day. We should continue to reflect on the role we play every day in making a difference, when it comes to looking after our environment. The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) looked at why Global Recycling Day is so...
Pupils across the country convert waste into cash rewards for their schools
The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) has announced the 2019 winners of its Annual Schools Competition. Bergvliet Primary School in Western Cape came up tops as the national winner and landed a prize of R20 000 for their school. The school managed to collect a...
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