Packa-Ching

14/10/2026

♻️ Bringing recycling closer to communities.

26/09/2026

♻️ Polyco’s Packa-Ching is powered by community recycling.

Through Packa-Ching’s enterprise-operated separation-at-source initiative, communities across South Africa are actively contributing to a cleaner environment by separating recyclable waste at home and supporting the circular economy.

By empowering individuals and communities to recycle, Packa-Ching is creating economic opportunities while driving meaningful environmental impact.

Want to learn more about the impact of Polyco and Packa-Ching?

🌐 Visit: www.packaching.co.za / www.polyco.co.za

What’s unique about the project An ingenious solution to a waste crisis MORE INFO Watch our video Meet Packa-Ching, the Polyco project that rewards trash with cash. WATCH Waste Results Follow the progress of the Packa-Ching communities to see how much waste they have diverted from landfill. MORE I...

16/09/2026

♻️ Polyco & Sasol Driving Change

Polyco, in partnership with Sasol, is advancing community recycling through the Packa-Ching mobile collection initiative, bringing recycling access to underserved communities across South Africa.

The programme enables residents to earn income from recyclable materials, strengthens recycling behaviour, supports livelihoods, and diverts waste from landfill—driving a more inclusive circular economy.

Thank you to Sasol for supporting this impactful initiative. 🌱

👉 Learn more: www.packaching.co.za / http://www.polyco.co.za

15/09/2026

Clean-Up and Recycle Week | 14–19 September 2026

This Clean-Up and Recycle Week, let’s take action to protect our environment and create cleaner, healthier communities. ♻️
Every clean-up helps prevent litter from reaching our streets, and oceans, while recycling keeps valuable materials in circulation and reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill.

Whether you’re joining a community clean-up, separating your recyclables at home or encouraging others to recycle responsibly, every action contributes to a more sustainable future.

Learn more: www.polyco.co.za / www.packaching.co.za

Clean up. Recycle right. Protect our environment.

What’s unique about the project An ingenious solution to a waste crisis MORE INFO Watch our video Meet Packa-Ching, the Polyco project that rewards trash with cash. WATCH Waste Results Follow the progress of the Packa-Ching communities to see how much waste they have diverted from landfill. MORE I...

14/09/2026

♻️ Empowering Waste Reclaimers Through Packa-Ching

Polyco’s Packa-Ching initiative recognises the vital role waste reclaimers play in strengthening the recycling value chain.

Beyond supporting established collection enterprises, Packa-Ching also invests in reclaimers who contribute to these enterprises.

Support includes:
🔵 Collection trolleys and essential equipment.
🔵 Personal protective equipment (PPE).
🔵 Dignity packs to promote health and wellbeing.
🔵 Compensation through the waste picker service fee for registered collectors.

A special thank you to our sponsor, Sasol, for making this launch possible. 🌱

Visit the website: www.polyco.co.za / www.packaching.co.za

Together, we’re diverting waste from landfill and turning recyclables into real economic opportunity for communities.

10/09/2026

Want to become a Packa-ching Project Partner ?

Polyco continues to focus its funding and resource support on two key strategic areas: the implementation of infrastructure projects and innovation/end-use development projects. These initiatives form part of our core strategic pillars, which drive the continued growth of polyolefin recycling volumes and strengthen South Africa’s circular economy.

For more information on the requirements and criteria to operate a Packa-Ching unit, kindly refer to the link below: https://www.packaching.co.za/entrepreneur/

A special thank you to our sponsor, Sasol , for making this launch possible. 🌱

Remember to bring your separated recyclable packaging to your nearest Packa-Ching unit and turn it into cash — recycle today, empower tomorrow!

👉 Learn more: www.polyco.co.za

28/08/2026

18/08/2026

Join us for the launch of our new Packa-Ching unit in KwaZulu-Natal, ZA.

Come and learn how Packa-Ching works at this exciting launch event.

Don't miss the opportunity to bring your separated recyclable packaging and earn money.

Thank you to our sponsor for making this event possible.

Recycle today, empower tomorrow!

👉 Learn more: www.polyco.co.za

What’s unique about the project An ingenious solution to a waste crisis MORE INFO Watch our video Meet Packa-Ching, the Polyco project that rewards trash with cash. WATCH Waste Results Follow the progress of the Packa-Ching communities to see how much waste they have diverted from landfill. MORE I...

18/08/2026

Packa-Ching is proud to announce the official launch of its operations in Gauteng, ZA, in partnership with Trash to Tressure Waste Management.♻

We extend our best wishes for their continued success in creating income-generating opportunities for local communities while promoting a cleaner, more sustainable environment for all.

A special thank you to our sponsor, Sasol, for making this launch possible. 🌱

Remember to bring your separated recyclable packaging to your nearest Packa-Ching unit and turn it into cash — recycle today, empower tomorrow!

👉 Learn more: www.polyco.co.za

14/08/2026

🎉 Packa-Ching celebrates over 60 mobile units operating nationwide! ♻️

Packa-Ching is Polyco's mobile recycling initiative designed to drive the collection of recyclable waste within low-income communities.

This milestone reflects the power of collaboration in expanding collection, creating economic opportunities, and advancing South Africa's circular economy through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

Together, Packa-Ching has achieved:

💰 Over R57 million paid to communities.
♻️ More than 45 million kilograms of recyclable waste diverted from landfill.
📍 over 50, 6m Packa-Ching units operating nationwide.

A special thank you to Sasol for supporting this milestone and helping to grow South Africa's recycling ecosystem. 🌱

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the launch, including representatives from Sasol, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE),Pikitup, City of Ekurhuleni, the PRO Alliance and Green Youth Network.

Learn more: www.polyco.co.za