WELCOME TO OUR CHALLENGES!
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WELCOME TO OUR CHALLENGES!
Where we would like to be...
About BuyisaAbout Buyisa--ee--BagBag
A Section 21 Company, established as a result of
Plastics Bag Legislation in 2003
Funded by the Plastics Bag Levy through
Government, DEAT
Registered legally in 2004 as a business
Primary focus: promote the collections & recycling
of plastics bags in South Africa
Feedback on Progress Feedback on Progress 2005/62005/6
Initial R12m funds received in May 2005
Appointment of the CEO, June 2005
Securing of offices & admin. resources
Appointment of the Management Team Sep 2005
Preparations of Management policies & procedures
Development of operational & strategic plans
Feedback on Progress Feedback on Progress 2006/7 2006/7
Additional R12m & R6m roll over funds
Focus on Infrastructural development projects
called Multi Recycling Buy-Back Centres as key in
South Africa
Land-availability became very critical resulting in
long negotiations with municipalities
8 New Centres identified & selected
12 Existing Centres selected
Feedback on Progress Feedback on Progress 2006/7 2006/7
Lease agreements with municipalities
Securing of functional resources purchased
e.g. balers, scales, trolleys, steel containers
EIA & Permits approved by November 2007
Procurement for Construction of 8 New Centres
Feedback on Progress Feedback on Progress 2007/82007/8
R20m funds received with R5m Roll over funds
Building Plans Approval for 8 New Centres
Construction & Completion of 8 New Centres
3 Phase electricity supply to existing centres
Supply of functional resources to existing centres
Identification & selection of 20 centres for 2008/9
Feedback on Progress Feedback on Progress 2007/8 2007/8
R20m funds received with R5m roll over funds
Building Plans Approval for 8 New Centres
Construction & Completion of 8 New Centres
3 Phase electricity supply to existing centres
Supply of functional resources to existing centres
Identification & selection of 20 centres for 2008/9
Vision Statement
To contribute towards long-term sustainability by
ensuring an environment that is free from plastic bag
waste.
Key Drivers for Multi Recycling Centres
Sustainable Development
Empowerment through the required resources e.g.
training, capacity building, machineries
SMME Development
Job Creation opportunities
Plastics Bag and Plastics Recycling
Operational Expectations
15 – 30 informal jobs created per centre.
100 – 500 tons of recyclables recovered / month.
Cost saving for local municipalities (R200 to R300/ton).
Extended landfill life.
Direct collection of recyclable materials from source.
Reduced pollution.
A clean environment.
Buy-Back Centre takes off!
Buy-Back Centre has landed!
Operational Resources
Operational Resources
Operational Resources
Achievements to date
4 Buy-Back Centres in Mpumalanga R7m(R1.8m)
Kwa-Mhlanga Multi Recycling Buy-Back
Centre
Emalahleni Multi Recycling Buy-Back Centre
Mhluzi Multi Recycling Buy-Back Centre
Delmas Multi Recycling Buy-Back Centre
Launches 2008/2009
Achievements to date4 Buy-Back Centres in Gauteng Province with
investment value of R7m (R1.8m)
Itsose Buy-Back Centre, Mogale City
Stink Water Buy-Back Centre, Tshwane Metro
Hammanskraal Buy-Back Centre, Tshwane Metro
Vuka Buy-Back Centre, Daveyton, Ekurhuleni Metro
Launches 2008/2009
Achievements to date
12 Existing centres in Various Provinces
Kwa-Zulu Natal
Gauteng
North West
Eastern Cape
Limpopo
New Plans for 2008/9 finalized
Other Projects & Programmes
1. Youth Empowerment Initiatives
Gauteng Province 400 Young Leaders Involved
Mpumalanga Province 80 Young Leaders Involved
North West Province 80 Young Leaders Involved
Other Projects & Programmes
2. Sustainable Clean Up Campaigns
National Environmental Days
International Coastal Clean up Campaigns
Gauteng Litter Free Campaign
Hotspots Clean Up Campaigns
Other Projects & Programmes
3. Schools Education Programmes
Two Important Phases
3.1 Plastics Awareness & Recycling Programmes
3.2 Schools Collection Programmes
SABS FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
2006/7 R5,163m
2007/8 R5,524m
2008/9 R6m to be paid this fiscal
Key functions: Monitoring and enforcement of standards
for plastic carrier bags in South Africa
Conclusion & Way forward
Efficient & Effective Partnerships
Establish budgetary synergies
Ensure prompt delivery on projects
Community Participation & Involvement
Conclusion & Way forward
Establishment of centres in other provinces
Investment in high capital projects, e.g. multi-recycling
facilities, recycling from the source projects and
national school education programmes
Intensify Youth empowerment projects
Roll out Schools Education programmes
Comprehensive Marketing & Communication
campaigns
Conclusion & Way forward
Increased budget required in 2009/10
Projects Implementation in 9 provinces
Increment in Job opportunities
Budget allocations to date
2005/6 R12m
2006/6 R12m
2007/8 R20m
2008/9 R20m
Total funds received to date R64m
Nation-Builder
Mr Michael Mlangeni
Cleanest Town Competition
Durban Metro
Celebrating a Clean and Healthy Environment
Ladies and Gentlemen.......
THANK YOU!