In 2006, the introduction of legislation regarding levies of plastic carrier bags brought about permanent change in South Africas’ plastic industry. This transformation saw the establishment of Buyisa-e-Bag, directly translated from isiZulu, Buyisa-e-Bag literally means “bring back a bag”. This historical entity's mandate is to enhance and create opportunities aimed at assisting the South African Government to achieve some of its goals in the following aspects:

• Job Creation
• Poverty Alleviation
• Youth Empowerment 

The major aim of this initiative was to reduce the disposal and littering of plastic carrier bags, thereby increasing the recycling of plastic carrier bags and the use of recycled bags made from recovered plastic. Where communities were encouraged to bring used plastic bags to buy back centers, which were strategically placed in various areas across South Africa, in exchange for cash. This also served to raise much needed awareness to other industries regarding the seriousness of Government on environmental pollution and the role that these industries play in preventing pollution. 

Buyisa receives 100% funding from the South African government, and it is a requirement that government policies are met and they make the best effect to make a good business environment in order to achieve objectives.  As with legal compliance, all the resources, including the employees have to act under the legal framework of the land.

Buyisa-e-Bag’s organisational structure comprises of a Board of Directors which is the Accounting Authority. The board is strategically comprised of various representatives with vested interest in waste and enviromental management. The CEO reports to the Board as a non executive, with the Management team made up of the following functions - Operations, Human Resource, Finance and Marketing Management.

Buyisa-e-Bag focuses on the following keys areas:
 

• Promote reclamation of recyclable materials
• Provide national leadership and reclamation of recyclables
• Provide appropriate environment awareness
• Develop best practises for recycling initiatives