The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) NPC is the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for glass packaging in South Africa. We facilitate EPR programmes for glass producers (manufacturers, importers, brand owners and retailers). The organisation is registered with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment.

TGRC is funded exclusively by the EPR Fees paid by our brand owner members for every ton of glass packaging they place on the South African market.

The South African glass manufacturers, in turn, purchase all of the glass recovered for recycling in South Africa, and thereafter it is recycled into new glass packaging

Our members are dedicated to environmental protection through recycling of and use of returnable glass bottles.

TGRC works proactively with all tiers of Government at National, Provincial and Municipal levels. On a national level we have presented our key opinions regarding The Industry Waste Management Plan. We consistently keep the South African Government updated on the positive strides which have been made by the glass industry with regards to recycling and reuse of glass and income generating opportunities which assist in poverty alleviation.

Read more about the Department of Environmental Affairs here: www.environment.gov.za. We also engage with Provincial Government and discuss glass recycling best practice and guide them regarding ‘separation at source’. TGRC also works with most municipalities to support the implementation of various ‘separation at source’ projects and initiatives in order to truly make recycling sustainable for all. In addition, workshops are held with municipalities to provide guidance on implementing successful recycling programs. We also partner with municipalities to provide training regarding glass recycling for entrepreneurs and collectors.