The Glass Recycling Company is uniting South Africans through a challenge in recycling glass and it’s as easy as stopping by your local glass bank.
Gauteng, South Africa (11 September 2024) – There are over 600 glass banks in Gauteng alone, so it is easy for South Africans to take up the #GlassRecyclingChallenge for the month of September. In celebration of Global Recycling Day and Glass Recycling Week, The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) is challenging Gauteng residents to start recycling and stand a chance to win prizes.
The challenge was created to show just how easy it is to recycle glass. It is as simple as placing the glass jars and bottles at your nearest glass bank.
The challenge is running for the whole of September, making a significant environmental impact and inspiring people to reduce their waste, lower the carbon footprint and gives glass a second chance. The ultimate hope is to nurture a sustainable glass recycling culture in South Africa. This pilot campaign will first roll out in Gauteng, with plans to expand to other metropolitan areas soon.
By partnering with restaurants, shopping centres, and other properties, the team are expanding their reach and accessibility of glass banks, making it easier than ever for consumers to recycle.
“We are not just launching a campaign; we are creating a movement,”
“Our aim is to make glass recycling a part of everyday life for South Africans. By reinforcing the importance of glass recycling banks and making them accessible, we hope to inspire lasting change.” – Shabeer Jhetam, CEO of TGRC.
As part of the campaign, TGRC will track and report on the amount of glass collected, showcasing the real impact of your efforts. Updates will be shared through various media outlets, encouraging ongoing participation and fostering a sense of community around this important cause.
A Call to Action for Glass Recycling
Everyone is invited to take part in the challenge. The aim is to collect 140 tons of glass by the end of September, boosting circularity, which is all about reusing materials in a way that reduces waste and keeps them valuable for as long as possible. By recycling glass, we practice circularity, helping to protect our environment and conserve resources.
“We are thrilled to launch the #GlassRecyclingChallenge and encourage everyone to get involved,”
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“Your actions can prove that recycling is not just a clear choice but a brilliant one. Glass recycling is one of the easiest ways we can all make a difference for our planet. By participating in this initiative, and then by making recycling a habit, every person has the chance to contribute to a cleaner, greener South Africa. It is vital that we consider a circular system for our waste so that it is recycled and reused. Together, we can achieve great things for our environment and future generations.”
How to Get Involved
Throughout September, participants are encouraged to deposit their glass bottles and jars into designated glass banks and share their recycling journey on social media using the hashtag #GlassRecyclingChallenge. All glass banks in Gauteng will contribute to the 140 ton target for this month. To find your nearest glass bank, click here.
Simply take your used glass bottle and jars to your glass bank when doing your shopping, going for a walk, going to church or your community hall for instance.
By posting about the #GlassRecyclingChallenge, participants not only contribute to a greener planet but also stand a chance to win exciting spot prizes! TGRC will be awarding R5,000 spot prizes throughout the month to lucky recyclers who either actively participate in the challenge or promote the competition on social media using the hashtag.
Share your photos via social media and don’t forget to hashtag! You can share via Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
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