RECYCLING AT HOME, WORK OR SCHOOL
Recycle your glass at home work or school
There are 3 ways to reduce the amount of waste glass in South Africa:
Glass recycling is the process whereby you drop off glass bottles and jars for recycling. The manufacturers then melt the glass container to make brand new glass packaging.
Read our Why recycle section for more info.
Return your glass
Returnable bottles are glass beverage bottles that can be returned to a supermarket, liquor outlet or retailer once empty, for a refund. These glass containers will be sent to the beverage company where the bottles are sterilised and refilled ready to be reused several times.
Reuse your glass
Use your glass containers repeatedly after the glass has been used for its original purpose. A glass bottle can be used again to hold another liquid or be used as something new – for example a glass bottle can be reused as a vase.
