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See what’s happening in the world of recycling in South Africa.
Sustainability at the forefront:
The Glass Recycling Company’s progressive impact on glass recycling Johannesburg, 25 March 2025; The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC), a not-for-profit Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) focussed on the recycling of glass packaging, recently unveiled its past...
Embracing sustainability: SA hospitality’s role in glass recycling
07 April 2025; The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) is calling on all restaurants, bars, and hotels to elevate their environmental efforts by taking up glass recycling. Restaurants can opt to have a free glass bank installed on their premises or be provided with wheelie...
Cultivating Sustainability: How South Africans Can Transform Environmental Awareness into Everyday Action
Every year, we mark significant dates on our calendars dedicated to raising awareness on crucial environmental issues, notably the upcoming International Day of Zero Waste and Global Recycling Day in March. These days are vital, serving as catalysts for information...
South Africa shines bright! The #GlassRecyclingChallenge hits target
Johannesburg – The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) is thrilled to announce that the #GlassRecyclingChallenge has been a resounding success! South Africans have exceeded expectations, recycling over 140 tons of glass bottles and jars in Gauteng glass banks throughout...
Women in Recycling: Empowering Change Through Glass Collection
#image_title The Unseen Heroes of the Circular Economy Across South Africa, countless women play a vital role in the circular economy by collecting and recycling glass and even running successful glass collection businesses. These women, often working in challenging...
Recycling Hampers of Hope: An innovative approach to Mandela Month by The Glass Recycling Company
In the spirit of Madiba’s legacy, this Mandela Month, The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) launched a new initiative called ‘Recycling Hampers of Hope’, devoted to glass recyclers in Johannesburg. The purpose of this project is to give...