Strengthening SA’s Green Economy

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Globally, there is an increasing drive towards sustainability imperatives that give businesses the social green light to operate. Businesses are fast adopting ESG principles – ensuring Environmental, Social and Governance measures are in place. However, businesses need to turn ESG theory into real action.

 

Corporate South Africa needs to work holistically to create a viable green economy which showcases meaningful change moving to measurable value. In an effort to fast-track the conversation and examine tangible sustainability solutions, The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) joined in and co-sponsored the 2023 Financial Mail Green Economy Conference.

 

The conference’s theme was “Realising Economic Growth and Competitiveness on the African Continent through Cleaner Industries and Renewable Energy Solutions.” The conference, TGRC participate in a panel discussion with a variety of stakeholders such as Coca-Cola and Heineken to name a few; to discuss promoting investments in the green economy with an emphasis on using eco-friendly local production, EPR regulations, and resource efficiency.

 

To view the whole conversation featuring The Glass Recycling Company, click on the link below.

About TGRC:
The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) consists of a team dedicated to increasing glass recycling in South Africa. We are passionate about ensuring every South African realises the value of recycling glass and actively embraces this practice.

We strive to educate, enable, encourage and inspire individuals to separate their glass for recycling, but do not physically collect or recycle the glass. Our focus extends beyond consumers and communities, but also on trade, industry and corporate South Africa. We also aim to uplift impoverished communities by creating income generating opportunities and skills development in the recycling sector. TGRC is funded by our committed members who manufacture glass or package their products in glass. We believe in the infinite potential of glass to make a real and positive contribution to society. At TGRC we are committed to show that glass recycling is worth the effort!

TGRC’s mandate is to increase awareness of glass recycling in South Africa. The team are passionate about ensuring every South African realises the value of recycling glass and actively embraces this practice. TGRC believes in the infinite potential of glass to make a real and positive contribution to society. TGRC is committed to prove that glass recycling is worth the effort! For info visit  like the Facebook page: www.tgrc.co.za  or www.facebook.com/TheGlassRecyclingCo/