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THE ISSUE
#stop
glass
waste
TAKE ACTION
Learn
Get the facts about this issue and how we’re helping.
Participate
Find out about how you can help save the environment.
Share
Let your social media networks know about this important cause.
Find a Bin
Click here to find your nearest glass recycling bank.
WHAT WE DO?
Our goal is to create and maintain a sustainable glass recycling environment in South Africa.
Place more bins
We currently have more than 4000 glass banks placed across the country and we regularly place more banks where there is a need.
Education and Training
We continue to go into the field to assist current and new entrepreneur in order to ensure that their glass recycling businesses are successful.
Advocacy and Campaigning
We get involved in community initiatives and corporate social investment projects to assist others where we can.
# Preserving
our south
Africa for
future
generations.
DID YOU KNOW?
%
The local glass recycling rate, which compares very favourably to other countries and cities around the globe.
%
of glass packaging is now diverted from landfill annually through reusing and recycling
The number of tons of CO2 emissions the Glass Recycling Company has prevented from being emitted into the environment in the last year.
Glass entrepreneurs trained and supported during the year.
RECYCLING IN OUR DAILY LIVES
Facts About Recycling
Learn about glass recycling and how to be an effective recycler
How to start GLASS recycling
Glass is a clear choice for your health and the environment!
START A RECYCLING BUSINESS
Get a better understanding
of the life cycle of glass
ENERGY CALCULATOR
See just how much energy you can save by recycling your glass containers.
Clean. Renewable. Efficient.
Working together to create a sustainable tomorrow