Recycle for Good
Nothing goes to waste
The SIG Foundation supports innovative projects that protect the environment and positively impact the community. Not wasting anything is a common goal of all initiatives. This also applies to the community recycling programme Recycle for Good, which aims to bring recyclable materials back into the cycle.
Recycle for the environment
Pollution of water and soil by waste is a major environmental challenge. Our planet's resources are finite and its capacity to absorb waste is limited. As a responsible society, we need to move towards a circular economy, where we stop producing waste and manage products and materials in a closed loop. This is why Recycle for Good aligns with SIG’s Resource+ commitment to foster sustainable practices.
Polluted paradise
With more than 274 million inhabitants, Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world. Its 17,000 islands form the most extensive island state in the world and the heart of the Malay Archipelago, which combines almost all tropical and subtropical landscape types on earth in a contrasting diversity.
Indonesia is one of the countries with the highest rates of marine pollution. The island nation has been drowning in plastic waste for years. One of the main reasons is that many small islands have no waste collection and no municipal disposal system for household and other waste. Due to a lack of knowledge about the dangers involved, people dump their waste in landfills, burn it or dispose of it in the sea.
Circular economy to protect the environment
SIG's commitment goes beyond immediate measures. The globally active company is working with industry colleagues and associations to improve the recycling of beverage cartons.
The SIG Foundation supports this vision through Recycle for Good, an initiative designed to boost recycling rates and promote mindful use of natural resources.
Learning from Brazil
Since 2018, SIG has partnered with Brazil’s social enterprise so+ma vantagens to inspire community recycling and environmental awareness. Leveraging this experience, the SIG Foundation launched Recycle for Good in Indonesia and plans to expand it to other countries.
An initiative in Egypt
An initiative along the lines of Recycle for Good has also been launched in Egypt. Using a mobile app, consumers can have their used beverage cartons collected from their homes or workplaces and receive a reward for doing so. SIG is working with Tagaddod on this project, the first company in Egypt to enable the direct collection of waste from households and the food industry through technology-based solutions. The project is an example of how innovative partnerships can be used to increase recycling and circularity of used beverage cartons and other valuable materials.
Collecting is the Way to Go
Recycle for Good promotes recycling of used packaging, including beverage cartons, glass, plastic, and more. Since launching the first collection booth in Jakarta in March 2023, the initiative has expanded to numerous collection points citywide, along with household collection services.
Acting with Purpose
In Jakarta, Recycle for Good adapts to urban needs by leveraging social media to highlight the expansion of the program to 151 collection points. Consumers can also drop off recyclables at Cibubur Junction in East Jakarta, earning reward points based on the value and weight of the materials. These points are redeemable for food and other essentials.
Recycling is rewarded
Recycle for Good aims to transform behavior by showing the tangible benefits of recycling. This model provides both environmental and socio-economic advantages, helping individuals save on essentials or acquire new skills for better job opportunities.
Depending on the value and weight of the materials dropped off, reward points are credited on the Recycle for Good app. These points can be exchanged for food vouchers or other essentials.
1. Anyone can register and participate in the program for free via the Recycle for Good app.
2. Recyclable materials are accepted and weighed free of charge at the Recycle for Good collection point.
3. Reward points are credited on the Recycle for Good app for the materials deposited according to a value scale.
4. The reward points can be exchanged for goods vouchers or services from Recycle for Good partners.
5. The deposited materials are collected and processed by a designated recycling partner.
Effective sustainability strategy
Recycle for Good is an example of how SIG implements its sustainability strategy to ultimately give back more to society and the environment than it takes out. Working with rewards and recycling partners to support the collection and recycling of beverage cartons and other recyclable materials is part of this commitment.
Support us in making a real impact
Join us with your expertise, resources, or financial support to enhance our initiative impact on the environment.
Recycle for Good is a transformative initiative addressing critical environmental issues, fostering partnerships, and demonstrating our commitment to positive global impact.
Join us in conserving resources, recycling materials, and inspiring behavior change. Your support can help us expand Recycle for Good and extend its benefits to more communities. Together, we can create a win-win for people and our planet.
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