The recycling sector is among the more traditionally male-dominated industries but over the years we have seen women enter the sector and grow into managerial roles. One such woman is Limpopo-born Johanna Malivhusa, who serves as a Cullet Manager at Zama Zama Recycling, a Buy-Back centre in Marshalltown, Johannesburg. Since [...]
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 [...]
South Africa’s glass recycling industry offers income opportunities amid economic challenges South Africa’s glass recycling industry injects over R300-million into the economy, according to The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) – the sole Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) in South Africa for glass packaging. Shabeer Jhetam, CEO of The Glass Recycling Company [...]
SA schools make strides in volume of glass collected in 2022 The Glass Recycling Company awarded schools countrywide for their outstanding performance in collecting glass during 2022 Schools across the country had the opportunity to win cash prizes totalling R441 800 through The Glass Recycling Company’s (TGRC) Annual Schools Recycling Competition. As such, TGRC hosted prize-giving [...]
Due to rapid population growth and urbanisation, South Africa generates significantly more waste than it did a few decades ago. Placing our already stretched landfill under pressure. Our lack of waste service delivery caused by hugely increased demand leads creation of illegal landfills/rubbish dump sites, often resulting in increased levels [...]
Instilling an affinity towards recycling in today’s youth When it comes to recycling, every bit helps. Few things act as a testament to this well-known saying more than the results obtained by participating schools in The Glass Recycling Company’s (TGRC) Annual Schools Competition. During the 2019 competition alone, a whopping [...]
Wednesday, March 18, is celebrated the world over as World Recycling Day, On the day, it is important that we all reflect on the role we play every day in making a difference, when it comes to looking after our environment. The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) looks at why Global [...]
During February, the month of love, a great way to share and show your love for the environment, is to get involved in glass recycling! You can have a heart for glass by reusing your glass jars or recycling your glass bottles and jars. Valentine’s Day is here and we [...]
On 22 March, we recognise World Water Day across the globe, highlighting the vital role that this precious resource plays in the survival of human beings, and all the systems that we rely on including sanitation, recycling and healthcare. With the advent of COVID-19 the realities of national water availability [...]
With a fresh New Year ahead, new goals being set and New Year’s resolutions in full swing, why not take the environment and the future of our planet into consideration, by adopting and implementing ‘green’ behaviours this New Year. Our glass recycling rate in South Africa has gradually increased over [...]