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START A GLASS RECYCLING BUSINESS
Job creation and poverty alleviation should be at the forefront of the hearts and minds of every South African business.
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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.
Recycling glass is an important element in the fight against climate change
“We are going to change the fate of humanity whether you like it or not.” – Greta Thunberg (The 16-year-old climate hero) TGRC supports initiatives and individual actions that are fighting climate change as we acknowledged International Day of Climate Action...
Celebrating inspiring ‘green’ women
The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) is proud of the many women within the recycling industry who go above and beyond to make a difference to the environment and continuously empower others through their actions. Tiny Khahlenya, based in Ekurhuleni started her recycling...
Artist Dbongz wins glass recycling Art for Glass Graffiti Competition
The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) has announced the winner of their inaugural Art for Glass Graffiti Competition, the exceptionally talented Dbongz Mahalathi. Pre-empting this competition, was the realisation that many individuals are keen to recycle, but often are...
Converting waste into warmth this winter for Mandela Day
On Madiba Day, The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) team spent their 67 minutes for Mandela, converting everyday waste to warmth, by crafting sleeping bags for the homeless. The initiative aims to raise awareness regarding homelessness and poverty experienced in South...
Show your love for glass, with your art!
The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) called for all graffiti artists to submit their art for its Art for Glass Graffiti Competition in order to stand a chance to have their art displayed on glass recycling banks in Johannesburg! Artists who are passionate for art and...
More great news on the ‘War on Waste’ front – South Africa’s glass recycling rate increases
Many individuals are not aware of what happens to their so called ‘rubbish’ and are therefore not concerned about their waste or recycling habits. However, due to mandatory recycling implemented in parts of the City of Joburg during 2018, consumers are being nudged in...