Last year Government announced all packaging producers, brand owners, and manufacturers to register with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) as a member of an approved Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme or Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) has passed. In an effort to help encourage recycling and the [...]
Wine lovers – Have a recycled bottle for glass Glass is synonymous with quality and its many characteristics, from the smooth sleek texture to its translucent appearance and cool feel have led to the beautiful packaging becoming iconic for packaging wine. TGRC’s core objective is to keep glass alive, and the [...]
The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) is inviting schools to enter their Annual Glass Recycling Schools’ Competition. Learners and parents are encouraged to ask their schools to participate in this competition and do their part in reducing their carbon footprint. Schools can apply to enter throughout the year. The goal of [...]
Toasting the successful women in the glass recycling industry During Women’s Month, South Africans reflects on the actions of many inspirational women who have paved the way to a better future, not only for the country in the political and economic spheres, but also across hugely varied industries. The recycling [...]
TGRC shatters the glass ceiling of recycling achievement The latest recently announced glass recycling rate in South Africa is now 44%, according to The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC), which revealed the increased rate during its 7th Annual Green Dialogues, held virtually during June 2020. “Our team has significantly [...]
Embracing a different kind of World Environment Day In the COVID-19 era, World Environment Day, which took place on 5 June, took on an even more significant meaning, as the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate that makes our planet livable, all come from nature – [...]
Helping the earth on Earth Day as the world slows down Traditionally Earth Day is honoured on 22 April each year. However, this year was unlikely to see any ‘celebration’. Albeit a time of uncertainty and worry for many as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a national [...]
On 18 March 2020, the world celebrated World Recycling Day. We should continue to 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) looked at why Global Recycling Day is so important. We can [...]
The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) has announced the 2019 winners of its Annual Schools Competition. Bergvliet Primary School in Western Cape came up tops as the national winner and landed a prize of R20 000 for their school. The school managed to collect a whopping 75.8 tons of glass bottles and jars, [...]
During February, the month of love, a great way to share and show your love for the environment, by getting involved in glass recycling! You can have a heart for glass by reusing your glass jars or recycling your glass bottles and jars. Super stylish and cost effective, reuse [...]