Packa-Ching

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

03/08/2026

Join us for the launch of our new Packa-Ching unit in Gauteng, 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 Sasol for making this event possible.

Recycle today, empower tomorrow!

👉 Learn more: www.polyco.co.za

17/07/2026

🎙️ Tune in to 702 Friday 17 July 2026!

Join Patricia Pillay, CEO of Polyco Today, on the 702 Leadership Profile with Aubrey Masango as she discusses Polyco's role in advancing South Africa's circular economy through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

The conversation will explore how investment in plastic packaging collection, recycling infrastructure, consumer education, and innovation is transforming plastic waste into economic opportunity while driving measurable environmental impact.

🗓️ Friday, 17 July 2026
🕘 9PM – 10PM
📻 702 with Aubrey Masango

Don't miss this insightful discussion on leadership, sustainability, and the future of recycling in South Africa.

👉 Learn more: www.polyco.co.za

03/07/2026

Catch Polyco on KykNET's Hey Skipper every Saturday at 6:00 PM for a brand-new 13-week series showing how plastic waste is being turned into a valuable resource.

As one of South Africa's Leading Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs), Polyco drives the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) by investing in plastic collection, recycling infrastructure and innovation nationwide — helping build a stronger circular economy.

This inspiring series shows how everyday recycling actions add up to real impact. Every item recycled means cleaner communities, more recycling, and a greener, more sustainable future for South Africa.

♻️ Join us on this journey and see how, together, we're making plastic waste valuable again.

📅 Every Saturday | 🕕 6:00 PM | 📺 KykNET | 13-week series
Learn more: www.polyco.co.za

13/06/2026

RECYCLE AND EARN WITH PACKA-CHING ♻️

Bring your sorted recyclables to a Packa-Ching collection point, have them weighed, and receive instant payment via a secure, cashless eWallet directly to your mobile phone.

Packa-ching enterprises pricing is transparent and market-related, we don’t chase short-term profits. This ensures consistent payments, reliable cash flow, and that our suppliers are always paid.

🔗 Learn more about how it works: https://www.packaching.co.za/how-we-do-it/

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