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A glass bank is a very large container for collecting a community’s recyclable glass.
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There are 3 ways to reduce the amount of waste glass in South Africa. Be sure to get your friends, family, colleagues and community involved in recycling.
SOME FACTS
Four incredible facts about glass recycling in South Africa:
GLASS BANKS IN SA
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OF GLASS RECYCLED
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GLASS DIVERTED FROM LANDFILLS
Since the inception of our business, we have created opportunities for more than 50 000 individuals to earn an income.
START A BUSINESS
Job creation and poverty alleviation should be at the forefront of the hearts and minds of every South African business.
FIND A GLASS BANK
A glass bank is a very large container for collecting a community’s recyclable glass.
WHY RECYCLE?
Recycling is one of the easiest ways for you to have a positive impact in the environment. There are so many reasons to recycle glass! Click to find out more.
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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.
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...
Have a Heart for Glass during the Month of Love
During February, the month of love, a great way to share and show your love for the environment, by getting involved in glass recycling! You can have a heart for glass by reusing your glass jars or recycling your glass bottles and jars. Super stylish and cost...
2020 is the year to get off your glass, recycle and make a difference!
With a fresh year ahead, new goals being set and New Year’s resolutions in full swing by now, why not take the environment and the future of our planet into consideration, by adopting and implementing ‘green’ behaviors during 2020. Our glass recycling rate in...