About us

About Us

Reliance produces 100% Certified Organic Compost, and is proud to have played a critical role in creating sustainable environments through composting organic waste.

As one of only a few South African carbon neutral businesses, Reliance has had its composting technology approved as a Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction method, and is internationally recognized for its contribution to the green economy.  Over the years the Reliance composting method prevented over 950 000 tons of carbon dioxide gas escaping into the atmosphere with the diversion of more than 13 million cubic meters of garden refuse in the Western Cape.

The company’s mission is to Grow Greener Generations, and it does this by getting involved in the community, through sponsorships, tree-planting projects and developing communal food gardens. No surprise either that much of the company’s income is ploughed back into the community to build sustainable environments.

 

 

 

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Products

Products

COMPOST MIXES
 
Specific mixes can be produced for clients according to their individual needs, keeping in mind the requirements of the organic certification. The general specification standard for mixes is as follows:

  • Lawndressing, a 50/50 mix of coarse sand and 12mm mature compost.
  • Bowling Green Mix, normally a mix in a ratio of 60:40, 60 being the coarse sand and 5mm screened river sand and 40 being the 5mm screened.
  • Potting Mix, 12mm screened bark (2 parts), 12mm screened compost (4 parts) and coarse sand 12mm screened (1 part).
  • Topsoil Mix, 30mm screened compost and coarse sand mixed in a 50:50 ratio.
  • Chips are the unscreened shredded Garden Greens for the use in compost.
  • Screened Shredded Garden Greens, Duratech chips fresh from chipping screened 50mm.
  • Mulch, 2 - 3 week composted product from Duratech chips
  • Bark (Nuggets and Milled),  milled (fine) bark is screened to 12mm and Nuggets are screened 50mm or 30mm.

BULK ORGANIC COMPOST:

  • 5mm (Super Fine) – Screened,mature product with particles not exceeding 5mm
  • 12mm (Fine) - Screened, mature product with particles not exceeding 12mm
  • 30mm (Medium) - Screened, mature product with particles not exceeding 30mm
  • 50mm (Rough) - Screened, mature product with particles not exceeding 50mm


BAGGED COMPOST PRODUCTS
 
Reliance sells bagged products to nurseries and private clients in 15L and 30L bags. They can bag any product for clients to facilitate easier handling, even bag products in bulk (500kg /1000kg) bags if required.
 
Delivery
Deliveries of bagged and bulk product is done on request to any destination.

Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility

Since 2008, our Growing Greener Generations journey continued to grow and beautify the Cape. We have seen and supported numerous tree planting and vegetable gardening projects in disadvantaged schools. From educating growing minds, to creating shaded and beautiful playgrounds, Reliance is committed to a greener generation.

Being one of the few South African carbon neutral businesses; to date credits generated, and/or income derived thereof, has mainly been used to support local communities and to build sustainable environments, by providing job opportunities, donating compost, and offering “Know How.”

Not only have the number of trees and gardens grown, but so have those in employment.  From a starting staff of 20, we now employ just under 200. We have also established 6 new independent businesses, on City owned drop­off facilities, managing incoming garden refuse. We are proud to say that our job creation projects now support more than 500 people from previously disadvantaged communities.

We are actively involved in donating compost to NGO’s, daycare centres and sport fields. Reliance is a member of the 110% Green Flagship project, an important initiative of the Western Cape Government, calling on organisations to commit to the Green Economy, by committing to it, acting on it and making an impact.  Reliance values its partnerships with other like-minded businesses, such as Greenpop, Oranjezicht City Farm and City Sightseeing, to only name a few. Reliance also support Greenpop’s Trees for Zambia reforestation and eco-education festival of action each year in Livingstone (area with a deforestation rate of 250,000 to 300,000 hectares per year) - a must experience for all!