By JNPR
South Africa, February 2025 - The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) is thrilled to unveil the 2025 Annual Schools Competition, beckoning educational institutions across Gauteng, Western Cape Peninsula (limited to the City of Cape Town Metro and the Cape Winelands District Municipalities), Eastern Cape (limited to Port Elizabeth and East London and the Greater Durban and Pietermaritzburg areas (limited to Ethekwini and Umsunduzi Municipalities) to get involved in glass recycling initiatives and stand a chance to win fantastic prizes in TGRC’s annual Schools’ Competition.
Commencing on February 1, 2025, this contest not only aims to tackle environmental pollution but also offers over R 440,000 in rewards, distributed through monthly and grand prizes. Schools also have the chance to secure additional monthly contributions for each ton of glass they recycle.
Imagine transforming your school into an eco-haven, where students become green champions, conjuring funds and fostering sustainability. It’s time to weave the spell of environmental stewardship into the fabric of education, and TGRC is calling all young recyclers to this captivating crusade.
In addition, the competition in schools offers multiple benefits. Such initiatives not only provide an excellent opportunity for schools to fundraise through winning prizes but also empower learners. The learners experience such a buzz from collecting and in some instances winning. By participating, students apply their knowledge to influence behavioural change, impacting their school, community, and family environments positively. This hands-on approach to environmental education encourages responsibility and proactive involvement in sustainability practices, fostering a generation that is more conscious of and engaged in recycling efforts.
The objective is clear: amass more glass bottles and jars than any other school in your region. Top-recycling schools will claim their crowns in monthly and grand prize ceremonies, showcasing their commitment to the planet. Participation is a breeze - simply secure a free glass bank from TGRC, motivate everyone in your school community to contribute their recyclable glass, and witness the eco-magic unfold. From sparkling soda bottles to peanut butter and mayo, to elegant jam jars, every piece of glass recycled is a step towards a more sustainable future.
TGRC’s Annual Schools Competition plays a crucial role in fostering a positive recycling culture within communities nationwide. Over 440 tons of glass was collected. Nationally, the weight of the glass collected throughout the competition is equivalent to nearly 400 cars.
Recycling conserves our natural resources by reducing the need for raw materials to be quarried. For every ton of waste glass we collected to manufacture new glass, 1.2 tons of non-renewable, natural resources are saved. Plus recycling reduces our carbon footprint. Taking into account transportation and processing, for every ton of new glass made out of recycled glass, 670kg of CO2 emissions are saved!
Dive into the quest for green glory at any time throughout the year and keep your school in the race for those monthly and annual rewards. Gather your classmates, empower your community, and start building your glass treasure today!
For more exciting details, visit TGRC’s official website tgrc.co.za or our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TheGlassRecyclingCo
At The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC), our mission is to promote glass recycling across South Africa. We are committed to educating and motivating everyone from individual citizens to large corporations to engage in glass recycling, thereby enhancing community wellbeing and environmental health. Though we don’t collect glass ourselves, we are dedicated to empowering communities through job creation and skills development in the recycling sector. Supported by leading glass manufacturers and packagers, TGRC believes in the limitless possibilities of recycled glass to make a significant, positive impact on our society.
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