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 September. This sparkling achievement demonstrates the powerful impact of community involvement in [...]
Johannesburg, Gauteng – In celebration of Global Recycling Day and Glass Recycling Week, The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) is excited to announce the launch of the #GlassRecyclingChallenge, running throughout September With over 600 glass banks conveniently located across Gauteng alone, recycling glass has never been easier. This public campaign is [...]
#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 conditions, turn discarded glass into a valuable resource, supporting their families [...]
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 back to the Waste-picker and collector community and show appreciation for their dedication to keeping the city [...]
According to the Glass Recycling Company (TGRC), South Africa (SA) annually generates 110 million tonnes of waste, the combined weight of more than one million African elephants, with an average weight of around 5 tonnes each. TGRC is an entity promoting sustainable and eco-friendly glass recycling in SA. The organisation warned that [...]
lN COMMEMORATIDN OF National Environment Month this June, The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) provided essential personal protective equipment (PPE) to 172 waste pickers in Meadowlands, Soweto. This contribution includes masks, gloves. and face shields aimed at ensuring the safety of waste pickers who play a crucial role in the recycling [...]
In commemoration of National Environment Month this June, The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC), a leader in the glass recycling industry, has provided essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to 172 Waste Pickers in Meadowlands, Soweto. This contribution includes masks, gloves, and face shields aimed at ensuring the safety of Waste Pickers [...]
Durban — A school in KwaZulu-Natal emerged as the top recycling performer in the 2023 Annual Schools Competition, beating schools from Gauteng, the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape. The Glass Recycling Company announced Isnembe Secondary School as the top-performing school and reigning recycling champion for the 2023 Annual Schools [...]
Despite Efforts, Province Lags Behind in Glass Collection Through the magic of recycling, Gauteng schools participated in The Glass Recycling Company’s (TGRC) 2023 Annual Schools Competition. However, amidst their valiant efforts, the province finds itself trailing behind in school-based glass collection compared to other regions, highlighting the need for increased [...]
The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) has announced the winners of its 2023 Annual Schools Competition. Each year, schools throughout South Africa weave recycling magic, collecting thousands of tons of glass. This competition not only encourages recycling awareness but also offers the chance to win significant prizes. As the competition begun, schools [...]