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!
www.buyisaebag.co.zaTel: 011 452 0414Fax: 011 452 0440