The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) celebrated its fifth Annual Green Dialogues on Wednesday, 27 June where they discussed our environment in South Africa, how to make a difference and how to divert glass from a landfill.
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Speaking at the event, the CEO, Shabeer Jhetam, announced the glass recycling rate has increased to 41,5 per cent in South Africa. This new statistic demonstrates continuous growth in the waste that is successfully directed away from landfill sites.
“As of 1 July, The City of Joburg will enforce mandatory recycling, which is expected to increase the glass directed away from landfills in the future. However, more municipalities should also adopt this practice to have a more significant impact,” said Jhetam.
This year’s event illustrated that unlocking the power of partnerships, education and engagement as enablers allow for the maximum impact. At the heart of the work done by TGRC, is a sincere desire to share this passion and ignite it in others.
“We need to continue celebrating the role that glass plays in our everyday lives and ensure that enough attention is given to sustainable packaging for our environment.
Every individual plays a role in making our oceans and the environment cleaner.
“Recycling saves valuable materials from our waste stream to make new products. By working together, we can continue to grow the glass recycling rate as well as the rate at which glass is diverted from landfill,” he said.
“The Glass Recycling Company considers it a privilege to have the opportunity to support and grow this green culture and we remain convinced that the country’s success in terms of recycling will continue to grow.”
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