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  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...

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...

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...

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...

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...