How Can You Make Money from Recycling in South Africa?
What does the term recycling mean?
Recycling is the process of transforming waste material into new materials and products.
What are the different types of recycling?
There are the three main types of recycling:
1. Mechanical recycling
2. Energy recycling
3. Chemical recycling
What are the steps of recycling?
The recycling process, although differs by commodity and locality, involves essentially three main steps namely collection, processing and remanufacturing into a new product.
What are the items that can be recycled?
1. Juice and milk cartons
2. Tin and aluminium cans
3. Waste Paper and Cardboard
4. Plastic bottles
5. Electronic Devices
6. Wood
7. Metal scrap
8. Glass bottles and jars
9. Textile
10. Wire/cables
11. Rubber
Where did recycling begin first?
Recycling is said to have begun in Japan where the first paper recycling happened as early as 1031.
Does South Africa recycle its waste?
According to Statistics South Africa (StatsSA), South Africans generate at least 122 million tonnes of waste per year, of which only 10% is recycled for other purposes, while the remaining 90% is disposed of in landfills or are illegally dumped.
Is recycling profitable in South Africa?
Many South Africans earn a livelihood by collecting recyclables and trading them for money through various programmes throughout the country.
How much do South African recyclers earn?
Garbage and recycling collectors typically make between R4 142 and R7967 per month in net income.
How can you make money from recycling in South Africa?
1. Sell broken or unwanted electronics.
2. Sort your trash and take it to a recycling centre.
3. Begin a business that collects and sells recyclable waste from individuals or companies for a fee.
Which country has the world’s highest recycling rate?
Germany has the world’s highest recycling rate, with around 56 percent of its garbage being recycled.
