Buyisa – e – Bag Buyisa – e – Bag

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Parliamentary WorkshopParliamentary Workshop

10 March 201010 March 2010ByBy

Shirleigh Strydom: CEO Buyisa – e - BagShirleigh Strydom: CEO Buyisa – e - Bag

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About BuyisaAbout Buyisa--ee--BagBag

A A Section 21 Company, Section 21 Company, established by established by

Government as part of the Government as part of the Plastic Bag InitiativePlastic Bag Initiative..

Created as a result of Government LegislationCreated as a result of Government Legislation

regarding plastic bags.regarding plastic bags.

Funded by Government Funded by Government

Vision

To contribute towards long-term

sustainability by ensuring an environment

that is free from all recyclable waste.

Buy-Back Centres

Business Recovery Initiatives that aim to make

recycling accessible to communities and

collectors for collection and recycling of used

packaging materials, namely, plastics, used

beverage cans, paper and glass.

Primary Objectives of Centres

Ensuring a clean and healthy environment by addressing the

causes of litter & waste.

Develop entrepreneurs by creating sustainable jobs.

To ensure sustainability of centres through direct involvement

of Communities, Local Municipalities, Provincial and National

Government.

Legal & Administrative Requirements for BBCs

Undertake market research on recycling.

Identify a dedicated local entrepreneurs or co-operatives.

Legal registration of centres.

Secure suitable land.

Legal & Administrative Requirements for BBCs

Enter into long-term lease agreements.

Re-zoning.

EIA compliance: Provincial Environment.

Permit approval: Provincial Environment.

Building plan approval: Municipalities.

Legal & Administrative Requirements for BBCs

Develop Buy-Back Centre Business Plan.

Supply of functional resources

Obtain valid Tax Clearance Certificate.

Ensure local community support.

Create effective partnership between all role-players.

Operational Expectations of BBCs

15 permanent jobs created per centre.

15 – 30 Informal jobs created per centre

30 - 50 tons of waste recovered / month/centre.

Extended landfill lifespan.

Direct collection of recyclable materials from source.

Reduced risk of pollution.

A clean environment.

Sources of Recyclable Materials

Drop-off centres.

Shopping malls.

Township & inner-city residential areas.

Local schools & recreational facilities.

Taxi ranks.

Collectors & agents.

Garden refuse sites.

Landfill sites.

Typical Buy-Back Centre

Operational Resources

Operational Resources

Buyisa Mandate

Entrepreneur development.

Co-operative development

Job creation

Poverty alleviation

Reduction of waste to landfill

Funding per Financial Year

2004/2005 = R12 million

2005/2006 = R12 million

2006/2007 = R20 million

2007/2008 = R20 million

2008/2009 = R30 million

2009/2010 = R30 million

2010/2011 = R35 million (Budgeted)

Progress of BBCs

24 Operational BBCs Country wide

8 Built by BeB

16 Supported by BeB

New BBCs out on Tender

7 BBCs are currently out on tender for construction

4 Existing BBCs on tender for renovations

14 BBCs Ready for tender 2010/2011 financial year

10 BBCs Awaiting necessary documentation for Board approval

Job Creation

384 Permanent Jobs240 Temporary Jobs

Youth Empowerment Initiatives

6 BBCs

Breakdown

2 Operational

3 Out on tender

1 Awaiting necessary documentation

Geographical Location of BBCs

Gauteng: 7Mpumalanga: 5Eastern Cape: 3North West: 3KNZ: 3Western Cape: 1Northern Cape: 1Limpopo: 1Free State: 0

Challenges (BBCs)

Land availability

Seed Funding

Effectiveness of Co- Operatives

Fluctuation of product prices

Legal Requirements (EIA etc.)

Electricity costs

Buyisa Challenges

Presence in Provinces

Staff retention

Co-operation from local Government

Corporate Governance

Conclusion & Way ForwardExpansion into all Provinces

Research into the Recycling Industry

Inclusion of Materials recovery Facilities in our plans

Forming strategic partnerships with DTI, Economic Development ,

Indalo Yethu etc.

Ladies and Gentlemen......

THANK YOU!

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