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South Africa’s glass recycling industry offers income opportunities amid economic challenges
South Africa’s glass recycling industry offers income opportunities amid economic challenges South Africa’s glass recycling industry injects over R300-million into the economy, according to The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) – the sole Producer Responsibility...
SA schools make strides in volume of glass collected in 2022
Schools across the country had the opportunity to win cash prizes totalling R441 800 through The Glass Recycling Company’s (TGRC) Annual Schools Recycling Competition. As such, TGRC hosted prize-giving events at the winning schools.
Schools encouraged to recycle glass to win prizes
The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) is inviting schools to enter their Annual Glass Recycling Schools’ Competition. Learners and parents are encouraged to ask their schools to participate in this competition and do their part in reducing their carbon footprint. Schools...
Make 2022 the year to get off your glass, recycle and make a difference!
With a fresh New Year ahead, new goals being set and New Year’s resolutions in full swing, why not take the environment and the future of our planet into consideration, by adopting and implementing ‘green’ behaviours this New Year. Our glass recycling rate in South...
Partnering with a PRO to ensure EPR compliance for glass packaging
Last year Government announced all packaging producers, brand owners, and manufacturers to register with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) as a member of an approved Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme or Producer...
Recycling Tips for Wine Lovers – The Citizen
Wine lovers - Have a recycled bottle for glass Glass is synonymous with quality and its many characteristics, from the smooth sleek texture to its translucent appearance and cool feel have led to the beautiful packaging becoming iconic for packaging wine. TGRC’s core...